India storm into semis of 2025 Women’s T20 World Cup for the Blind
India entered the semifinals of the Women’s Blind T20 World Cup 2025 with a dominant ten-wicket win over debutants USA. Simranjeet Kour starred with 31* as India sealed victory in 3.3 overs, setting up a clash with Pakistan
Bengaluru: India advanced to the semi-finals of the Cricket for the Blind 2025 Women’s T20 World Cup with a commanding ten-wicket win over the USA.
In only their sixth match of the tournament, India secured their fourth consecutive victory, defeating the USA in a contest that was as symbolic as it was one-sided.
For the USA Women’s Blind Cricket Team, this was a remarkable occasion. Making their World Cup debut, the team was assembled from scratch over the past year through a developmental partnership with Indian institutions that identified, trained, and nurtured visually impaired cricketers across the United States.
Opting to bat first, USA fought hard but were restricted to 60/8 in 20 overs, owing to India’s disciplined bowling and sharp fielding. Tatyana (17 off 41, B2) and Caroline (12 off 26, B2) showed resilience against a relentless attack, but wickets kept falling as India’s bowlers maintained tight lines and created pressure throughout.
Simranjeet Kour (B2), Sunita Srathe (B2), Simu Das (B1), and Ganga Kadam (B3) picked up a wicket each, while India’s fielders contributed with multiple run-outs — a testament to their coordination across all categories.
Chasing just 61, India romped home in 3.3 overs without losing a wicket. Player of the Match Simranjeet Kour blasted an unbeaten 31 off 12 balls (B2), while Kavya N R (B3) added a swift 21 off 12*, sealing the match in minutes.
India now turn their attention to a marquee fixture of the tournament: a high-voltage showdown against arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday in Colombo.
