Birmingham: Indian women’s visually impaired team won the T-20 final of the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) World Games at Birmingham. The team created history by becoming the first cricket winners in the federation’s history.
History made at @Edgbaston! India are our first ever cricket winners at the IBSA World Games!
Australia VI Women 114/8
India VI Women 43/1 (3.3/9)India VI Women win by 9 wickets.
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— IBSA World Games 2023 (@IBSAGames2023) August 26, 2023
The Indian team defeated Australia by 9 wickets in the rain-interrupted match. Australia had set a target of 115 runs, but due to rain, the match was reduced to 9 overs and the target was revised to 42 runs. India achieved the target in just 3.3 overs, losing 1 wicket.
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Meanwhile, Indian men’s visually impaired team will face Pakistan in the finals of the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) World Games 2023 this evening.
Carving a historic milestone with unmatched determination, the India Women's Blind Cricket Team has secured an inspiring victory at the IBSA World Games 2023, outshining Australia in a stellar performance that clinched them the championship. This triumph not only underscores… pic.twitter.com/ZGjaTGjdjA
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) August 26, 2023
The IBSA World Games witnesses 1000 competitors from more than 70 nations,. It is the largest international event for athletes with visual impairments.
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