Indian Deaf Women's Cricket Team wins historic 5-0 T20 series vs Sri Lanka
Synopsis
On their very first international tour, India's Deaf Women's Cricket Team did not just win — they swept. A 5-0 series clean sheet against Sri Lanka in Moratuwa, capped by a 7-wicket demolition in the final, puts Indian deaf women's cricket firmly on the global map and sets a benchmark that will be hard to ignore.
Key Takeaways
The Indian Deaf Women's Cricket Team won their first-ever international T20 series, defeating Sri Lanka 5-0 in Moratuwa .
India won the final match on 13 July by 7 wickets , bowling Sri Lanka out for just 40 runs in 13.5 overs .
All matches were played at the De Soysa International Cricket Stadium , Moratuwa.
Reddy Jyoshna was named Player of the Series; Chandani Khan took Best Bowler and Needa Zabi Shaikh Best Batter.
The tour was backed by Serum Institute of India and the Cyrus Poonawalla Group .
The Indian Deaf Women's Cricket Team scripted history on 13 July in Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, completing a clean 5-0 sweep of the Sri Lankan Deaf Women's Cricket Team to claim their first-ever international T20 series title. The landmark tour marked the side's maiden appearance on the international stage.
Final Match and Series Sweep
The fifth and decisive match, played at the De Soysa International Cricket Stadium in Moratuwa, ended in a comprehensive 7-wicket win for India. The team bowled Sri Lanka out for just 40 runs in 13.5 overs, then chased down the target with wickets to spare. All five matches of the series were held at the same venue.
Closing Ceremony and Dignitaries
The series concluded with a grand closing ceremony attended by Chief Guests Sunil Kumara Gamage, Minister of Sports of Sri Lanka, and Maitrey Kulkarni, Deputy High Commissioner of India. Sugath Wasantha, Member of Parliament of Sri Lanka, participated as Guest of Honour. Kulkarni presented trophies to both the champion and runner-up teams at the event.
What the Officials Said
Sumit Jain, President of the Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA), said: 'The performance of the Indian women's team here in Sri Lanka shows that, just like their male counterparts, the Indian Women's Deaf Cricket Team is also ready to take on and dominate the international platform. I am truly grateful to the Sri Lanka Deaf Cricket Association and the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Sri Lanka, for their valued partnership and generous support this past week.'
Roma Balwani, CEO of the IDCA, added: 'To win their first-ever international T20 series 4-0 on debut is an extraordinary feat by our women cricketers. These athletes are role models who have put Indian deaf women's cricket on the global map. We are deeply thankful to Serum Institute of India, Cyrus Poonawalla Group, and our hosts in Sri Lanka for their partnership.'
Individual Honours
Several players were recognised for outstanding performances across the series. Shradda Vaishnav was named Player of the Final Match, while Chandani Khan claimed the Best Bowler of the Series award. Needa Zabi Shaikh took home the Best Batter of the Series honour, and Reddy Jyoshna was named Player of the Series.
Significance and What Comes Next
The victory is a watershed moment for para-cricket in India, demonstrating that deaf women's cricket is ready to compete — and win — at the international level. This is the first time an Indian deaf women's side has toured abroad for a bilateral T20 series, and a 5-0 result on debut sets a formidable benchmark. With institutional backing from the Serum Institute of India and the Cyrus Poonawalla Group, the IDCA is expected to pursue further international fixtures to build on this foundation.
Point of View
Or whether deaf women's cricket remains dependent on association-level hustle. One historic tour is a start; a structured bilateral programme would be a statement.
NationPress
13 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What did the Indian Deaf Women's Cricket Team achieve in Sri Lanka?
The Indian Deaf Women's Cricket Team won their first-ever international T20 series, defeating the Sri Lankan Deaf Women's Cricket Team 5-0 in Moratuwa. The tour, held in July 2025, was the side's maiden appearance in international cricket.
Where were the matches played and when did the series end?
All five matches were played at the De Soysa International Cricket Stadium in Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. The final and deciding match took place on 13 July, with India winning by 7 wickets.
Who were the standout performers of the series?
Reddy Jyoshna was named Player of the Series, Chandani Khan won Best Bowler of the Series, Needa Zabi Shaikh took Best Batter of the Series, and Shradda Vaishnav was named Player of the Final Match.
Who sponsored and supported the Indian Deaf Women's Cricket Team's tour?
The tour was supported by Serum Institute of India and the Cyrus Poonawalla Group as sponsors, alongside the Sri Lanka Deaf Cricket Association and the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Sri Lanka.
Why is this series considered historic for Indian cricket?
It is the first time an Indian deaf women's cricket team has competed in an international T20 series, making the tour a landmark debut. Winning all five matches 5-0 on that debut makes it a milestone not just for para-cricket but for women's sport in India more broadly.
