Interacting with the cricketers, the Chief Minister praised their resilience, courage, and fighting spirit. “The daughters of our nation are extremely strong. I firmly believe they have the power to hit the ball out of the park, no matter the challenges they face,” she said, calling the team an inspiration for the entire country.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta honours World Champion Blind Women’s T20 Team
New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday hosted the World Champion Indian Blind Women’s T20 Cricket Team at Mukhyamantri Janseva Sadan, felicitating the players, their coaches, and representatives of the Blind Association for their historic achievement.
Interacting with the cricketers, the Chief Minister praised their resilience, courage, and fighting spirit. “The daughters of our nation are extremely strong. I firmly believe they have the power to hit the ball out of the park, no matter the challenges they face,” she said, calling the team an inspiration for the entire country.
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Unbeaten Champions on the World Stage
Led by Captain Deepika T. C. of Karnataka and Vice-Captain Ganga S. Kadam of Maharashtra, the Indian Blind Women’s team remained unbeaten throughout the tournament, showcasing exceptional teamwork and consistency.
Delhi: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta hosted the World Champion Blind Women’s T20 Cricket Team, along with their coaches and members of the Blind Association, at Mukhyamantri Janseva Sadan.#rekhagupta #blindwomencricketteam #worldchampion @gupta_rekha pic.twitter.com/SycIsjuLjd
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India sealed the title with a seven-wicket win over Nepal in a thrilling final played in Colombo on November 23, 2025. Restricting Nepal to 114 for 5, the Indian side chased down the target comfortably in just 12.1 overs.
Star Performances That Powered India’s Triumph
Phula Saren starred in the final with a match-winning 44 off 27 balls, earning the Player of the Match award.
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Captain Deepika T. C. impressed throughout the tournament, including a sensational 91-run knock against Australia, underlining her all-round brilliance.
Karuna Pangi Kumari, a Class 10 student from Visakhapatnam, displayed remarkable composure with 42 runs in the final.
Durga Yevle, born in 2003, drew admiration for her journey from a small-town background to representing India at the international level through sheer dedication and perseverance.
