Pakistan on Tuesday clinched trophy of Blind T20 Cricket World Cup after beating Bangladesh by 10 wickets in the final at Multan.
Batting first, Bangladesh put a modest total of 139 on the board for the loss of seven wickets, with Arif Hussain emerging as the top scorer with 54 runs.Pakistan bowler Babar Ali took three scalps, whereas Motiullah and Mohammad Salman grabbed one wicket apiece.
Pakistan blind team reached the target of 140 in merely 11 overs without any hurdle. Openers Nisar Ali (72) and Mohammad Safdar’s (47) unbroken partnership guided the Green Shirts towards a 10-wicket win.
This victory marks a historic achievement for Pakistan, as they lift the Blind T20 World Cup for the first time in the tournament’s history.
The competition, which began in 2012, had seen India dominate the previous editions, with the Men in Blue winning the title in all three previous tournaments.
The first edition, played in India in 2012, saw India defeat Pakistan by 29 runs in the final. The second edition in 2017 also saw India triumph, this time by 9 wickets against their neighbours.
The third edition, held in India in 2022, again saw India take the trophy, this time beating Bangladesh in the final.
However, this year, Pakistan broke the trend, lifting the trophy in the fourth edition of the Blind T20 World Cup, which took place in their home country. Their victory over Bangladesh not only ended India’s dominance but also marked a milestone in the history of blind cricket.
“The players demonstrated exceptional performance throughout the tournament and achieved the honour of becoming T20 World Champions”
Congratulations to Pakistan blind cricket team on clinching the blind T20 World Cup and making us all proud 🇵🇰🏏