Pakistan secured the Blind T20 Cricket World Cup trophy on Tuesday, delivering a stunning 10-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the final at Multan.
Bangladesh batted first, posting 139 for seven wickets, with Arif Hussain leading the scorecard with 54 runs. Pakistan’s bowlers, including Babar Ali, who took three wickets, and Motiullah and Mohammad Salman, who each claimed one, effectively restricted their opponents.
Pakistan’s openers, Nisar Ali (72) and Mohammad Safdar (47) reached the 140-run target in just 11 overs, maintaining an unbeaten partnership that steered their team to a commanding win.
This victory is particularly historic for Pakistan as it marks its first Blind T20 World Cup win since its inception in 2012. Previously dominated by India, which won the title in the first three editions, Pakistan’s triumph this year ends India’s streak. It sets a new milestone in the history of blind cricket.
The tournament, hosted by Pakistan this year, saw the home team emerge victorious, breaking India’s longstanding dominance.
Mohsin Naqvi, Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), lauded the Pakistan Blind cricket team for their outstanding performance. “The players showed exceptional skill throughout the tournament and have rightly earned the title of T20 World Champions,” Naqvi said.
He commended the significant contributions of team captain Nisar Ali and Mohammad Safdar, whose batting was pivotal in clinching the final match.
Naqvi also praised the team’s management for their instrumental role in guiding the team to victory. “The blind cricket team exhibited remarkable dedication and teamwork in every tournament match,” he noted.
He expressed optimism for the team’s future, hoping they continue to play with the same determination and achieve further success.
