India started their campaign on a winning note in the first-ever Women’s T20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind. The hosts defeated Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in the opening match in New Delhi. Winning the toss and opting to bat first, Sri Lanka were restricted to just 41 runs in 13.3 overs. India’s sharp fielding led to seven run-outs, while Skipper Deepika TC, Ganga Kadam, and Jamuna Rani Tudu claimed a wicket each.
In reply, India chased down the modest target comfortably reaching 43 without loss in just three overs. Skipper Deepika led from the front, smashing 26 runs off 14 balls with four boundaries, while Anekha Devi supported brilliantly with 15 runs off six balls.
Six teams – India, Sri Lanka, the USA, Nepal, Australia, and Pakistan – are participating in the tournament.
