Sachin Tendulkar Celebrates Historic Win of Indian Women's Blind Cricket Team

A Historic Achievement in Women's Cricket

In a remarkable feat, the Indian women's blind cricket team has made history by clinching the title in the inaugural Women's T20 Blind World Cup. This momentous occasion was celebrated by cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, who expressed his admiration for the team's accomplishment during the United in Triumph event.

Tendulkar shared his heartfelt congratulations with the visually impaired champions, emphasizing their journey as a source of motivation for many. In a video posted by Mumbai Indians on X, he praised the team's unwavering passion and determination.

He stated, "Congratulations to the visually impaired World Cup champions! Your success illustrates that vision transcends mere eyesight; it is driven by passion, commitment, and determination. The encouragement from parents for their daughters to engage in sports and pursue their dreams is commendable. Thank you to both the parents and the champion team for inspiring us all."

The Match Highlights

The Indian women's blind cricket team achieved a historic victory by defeating Nepal by seven wickets in Colombo. After choosing to field first, the Indian bowlers showcased an impressive performance, restricting Nepal to a total of 114 runs for 5 wickets in their allotted 20 overs.

During the chase, the Indian batters quickly surpassed the 100-run mark within the first 10 overs, eliminating any potential threats. Opener Phula Saren was instrumental in this victory, scoring 44 runs off just 27 balls, which included four boundaries. Her outstanding performance led India to successfully chase down the target in the 13th over, securing the championship title. Alongside her, fellow opener Karuna K also contributed significantly with a rapid 42 runs off 27 balls.

Saren's exceptional innings earned her the Player of the Match award.