Could Their Triumph Inspire More? President Murmu Honors the World Cup-Winning Indian Women’s Blind Cricket Team
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Key Takeaways
- Historic victory: Indian women’s blind cricket team wins the inaugural Blind Women’s T20 World Cup.
- Presidential recognition: President Droupadi Murmu honors the team at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
- Inspiring future generations: Their success is a beacon of hope for aspiring athletes.
- Flawless performance: India’s decisive wins throughout the tournament highlight their dominance.
- Growth of the sport: This victory could lead to greater recognition and development of blind cricket.
New Delhi, Nov 29 (NationPress) President Droupadi Murmu welcomed the victorious Indian women’s blind cricket team, who claimed the first-ever Blind Women’s T20 World Cup, during a ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Saturday. The players and support staff presented her with a signed cricket bat.
The team made history in Sri Lanka by defeating Nepal by seven wickets in the final match.
"The Indian Blind Women’s Cricket Team, champions of the inaugural Blind Women’s T20 World Cup, visited President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The team gifted the President an autographed cricket bat. The President congratulated the team for their T20 World Cup win, stating that their achievement would motivate others to reach new heights in their personal and professional journeys. She also signed a cricket ball presented by the team during the event," the President of India shared on X.
After winning the toss and opting to field first, India held Nepal to a total of 114 for 5 in their 20 overs. The chase was executed flawlessly, with India surpassing the target in just 12.1 overs, leaving 47 balls unused. Khula Sharir was the star performer, scoring an unbeaten 44 off 27 balls, including four boundaries, ensuring a comfortable victory for India.
In the semi-finals, India achieved a decisive nine-wicket win against Australia, while Nepal edged past Pakistan in the other semifinal to reach the final.
On their path to glory, India triumphed over Sri Lanka by 10 wickets, Australia by 209 runs, Nepal by 85 runs, the United States by 10 wickets, and Pakistan by 8 wickets during the group stage. They subsequently defeated Australia by 9 wickets in the semi-final, before taking down Nepal by 7 wickets in the final match.
This remarkable title run not only showcases India’s consistency but also marks a significant milestone in the world of blind cricket, paving the way for heightened recognition and growth of the sport in the future.