Bengaluru: India is all set to host a landmark event as the first-ever Women’s T20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind takes place from 11–25 November 2025. The tournament will be a defining moment for inclusive sports, with teams from Australia, England, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the USA competing for glory. Matches will be hosted across New Delhi and Bengaluru, while an alternate venue is being considered for fixtures involving Pakistan, originally planned for Kathmandu.

The competition will feature 21 league matches, two semi-finals, and one final, promising high-octane cricket and a celebration of resilience and determination. Following a nationwide talent hunt of 56 players, the 16-member Indian Women’s Blind Cricket Team has been selected to represent the country with pride.

Meet the squad

The squad comprises players across B1, B2, and B3 classifications, ensuring diversity in abilities and experiences:

B1 Category:

  • Simu Das (Delhi)
  • P. Karuna Kumari (Andhra Pradesh)
  • Anu Kumari (Bihar)
  • Jamuna Rani Tudu (Odisha)
  • Kavya V (Karnataka)

B2 Category:

  • Anekha Devi (Delhi)
  • Basanti Hansdah (Odisha)
  • Simranjeet Kour (Rajasthan)
  • Sunita Sarathe (Madhya Pradesh)
  • Parbati Marndi (Odisha)

B3 Category:

  • Deepika T C (Karnataka – Captain)
  • Phula Soren (Odisha)
  • Ganga S Kadam (Maharashtra – Vice Captain)
  • Kavya N R (Karnataka)
  • Sushma Patel (Madhya Pradesh)
  • Durga Yevle (Madhya Pradesh)

Captain Deepika T C and Vice-Captain Ganga S Kadam have been chosen for their leadership and past achievements.

A step forward in inclusive sports

Organised by the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI)—the cricketing arm of the Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled—this tournament highlights India’s commitment to creating equitable platforms for athletes with disabilities, especially women.

Dr. Mahantesh G. Kivadasannavar, Chairman of CABI, said, “This World Cup is more than just a tournament—it is a celebration of courage, skill, and inclusion. Hosting it in India is a matter of pride, and I am confident our girls will rise to the occasion, inspire millions, and make the nation proud.”

Building on past achievements

The tournament follows India’s historic gold medal win at the 2023 IBSA World Games, where the women’s blind cricket team defeated Australia in the finals, scripting a new chapter in sports for visually impaired athletes.

As cricket fans and supporters prepare to rally behind the team, the Indian Women’s Blind Cricket Team is ready to take guard, play fearless cricket, and create history on home soil.