INDIA AND NEPAL REGISTER COMMANDING VICTORIES AT THE SBI 1ST WOMEN’S T20 WORLD CUP – CRICKET FOR THE BLIND 2025

Khel Today Bureau

New Delhi:India and Nepal stamped their authority on Day 2 of the SBI 1st Women’s T20 World Cup – Cricket for the Blind 2025.

It witnessed power-packed performances and dominant victories by Team Nepal and Team India early in the tournament. The matches, hosted at Modern School Ground, New Delhi, showcased exceptional skill, sportsmanship, and inclusion at its finest.

TEAM INDIA STORMS TO A 209-RUN VICTORY OVER AUSTRALIA

In the afternoon, Team India continued their dominant run, delivering a thumping 209-run victory over Australia in the third game of the tournament.

Batting first, India posted an imposing 292/4 in 20 overs. Captain Deepika TC B3 led from the front with a blazing 91 off 58 balls, while Phula Saren B3 added a rapid-fire 54 not out off 22 balls. Contributions from Anekha Devi B2 (14), Anu Kumari B1 (14), and Kavya V B1 (12 not out) kept the scoreboard moving. With 52 extras and a 26-run penalty in India’s favour, the total became unassailable.

Australia, chasing 293, folded for 57 in 19.3 overs. Despite Chanakan Buakhao’s fighting 40 not out, India’s bowlers and fielders proved too strong — seven run-outs and disciplined bowling sealed the win.

Deepika TC B3 was named Player of the Match for her all-round excellence and leadership.

📋 Match Summary

India Women: 292/4 (20 overs)

Australia Women: 57 all out (19.3 overs)

Result: India won by 209 runs

Player of the Match: Deepika TC B3 (India).

TEAM NEPAL SECURES COMMANDING WIN OVER SRI LANKA

After the grand inauguration of the tournament on November 11, the day began with a high-energy clash between Team Nepal — one of the oldest and most experienced sides in women’s blind cricket — and Sri Lanka Women, making their World Cup debut.

Sri Lanka, opting to bat first, posted 87/8 in 20 overs, with B3 Mihirani Dulanjali contributing 23 runs. Nepal’s bowlers were clinical — Kanti Yogi led the attack with 3 wickets for 21 runs, while Binita Pun picked up 1 for 11, maintaining tight control throughout.

Chasing 88, Team Nepal cruised to victory in just 5.2 overs, thanks to a sensational innings from Mankeshi Chaudhary, who smashed an unbeaten 61 off 22 balls, including 11 boundaries. Supported by Susma Tamang, Nepal sealed a nine-wicket win in emphatic fashion.

Mankeshi Chaudhary was declared Player of the Match for her explosive batting.

📋 Match Summary

Sri Lanka Women: 87/8 (20 overs)

Team Nepal: 88/1 (5.2 overs)

Result: Nepal won by 9 wickets

Player of the Match: Mankeshi Chaudhary (Nepal).

The SBI 1st Women’s T20 World Cup – Cricket for the Blind 2025, jointly hosted by Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled and the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI), is the world’s first global platform exclusively for women cricketers who are visually impaired. The tournament features teams from India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Australia, USA, and Pakistan, and is being held across New Delhi, Bengaluru, and Colombo from November 11–23, 2025.

With India and Nepal registering back-to-back wins, both teams have emerged as early frontrunners in this historic tournament, setting the stage for exciting days ahead.

On Thursday, Team USA, one of the newest entrants, will make their debut against Sri Lanka, co-hosts of the tournament, in what promises to be an inspiring contest.

🏏 Points Table – After Day 2 (November 12, 2025)

Team Matches Played Won Lost Points Net Run Rate (NRR)

India 2 2 0 4 + (High)

Nepal 1 1 0 2 + (Strong)

Sri Lanka 2 0 2 0 – (Negative)

Australia 1 0 1 0 – (Negative)

USA 0 0 0 0 —

Pakistan 0 0 0 0 —.