MULTAN: Pakistan’s blind cricket team won its first Blind T20 World Cup, defeating Bangladesh by 10 wickets in the final held here at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.
Bangladesh, who batted first, posted a total of 139/7 wickets. Arif Hussain emerged as Bangladesh’s top run-scorer, contributing 54 runs.
Pakistan’s bowling attack was led by Babar Ali, who claimed two wickets, while Mohammad Salman and Matiullah took one wicket each, restricting the Bangladesh side to a modest total.
In response, the blind Pakistan team chased down the target of 140 runs with ease, achieving it in just 11 overs. Nisar Ali remained unbeaten with a stellar 72 runs while Mohammad Safdar supported him with a crucial 47 runs, also not out.
Their unbroken partnership saw Pakistan cross the line, securing a dominant 10-wicket victory.
This victory marks a historic achievement for Pakistan as they won the Blind T20 World Cup for the first time in the tournament’s history.
The competition, which began in 2012, has seen India dominate previous editions, with the Men in Blue winning the title in the previous three 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 nine 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.
