India beat Pakistan to win Blind Cricket World Cup

E-Paper | March 06, 2026

CAPE TOWN: India beat Pakistan by five wickets in the final of the Blind Cricket World Cup (BCWC) at the Wally Wilson Cricket Ground in Cape Town, South Africa on Sunday.

India had asked Pakistan to bat first after winning the toss.

Pakistan scored 389 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in 40 overs. Pakistan's Muhammad Jamil made his third century, scoring 107 runs.

India managed to reach the target in 39.4 overs, losing 5 wickets in the process.

Indian batsmen, Prakasha Jayaramaiah scored 82 runs, while Ajay Reddy made 74.

Earlier in the competition, Pakistan outplayed England by 8 wickets in the first semi-final played at YMCA Cricket Ground in Cape Town on Saturday and qualified for the final.

England won the toss and decided to bat first. Pakistan bowled well and didn't allow the English batsmen to score freely. England end up scoring 264 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in stipulated 40 overs.

Luke Sugg was the top scorer for England making 105 runs, whereas Justin Hollingsworth scored 53 runs.

Also read: Pakistan, India storm into Blind Cricket World Cup semis

Haroon Khan was the most dominating bowler for Pakistan taking 2 wickets for 36 runs in 6 overs, while Zeeshan Abbasi, Idrees Saleem and Israr shared one wicket each.

In reply, Pakistan started aggressively and both openers Haroon Khan and Muhammad Jamil hammered English bowlers. Haroon Khan was the 1st wicket to fall. He made 45 runs off 25 balls with 8 fours.

Next batsman, Amir Ishfaq toiled the English pace attack and broke the world record of fastest half century in ODI's. He made 50 in only 14 balls.

The previous World Record of fastest half century was also set by a Pakistani batsman, Abdul Razzaq in 17 balls against Australia in 1st Blind Cricket World Cup in New Delhi in 1998.

Amir got out after scoring 58 runs off 20 balls. Muhammad Jamil remained unbeaten on the other end and scored 117 runs off 57 balls with the help of 18 boundaries and 2 sixes. It was his second consecutive ton against England in this world cup.

Pakistan chased down the target in 17.4 overs for the loss of 2 wickets. Edward Hossel took 2 wickets for England.

It may be mentioned that Pakistan had beaten India by seven wickets in the opening match of the Blind Cricket World Cup.

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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad

Dec 06, 2014 11:40pm

Once again, the traditional rivals are face-to-face.

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Zak

Dec 06, 2014 11:45pm

Good luck Pakistan cricket team. The entire nation is with you.

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Sunny

Dec 07, 2014 12:42am

Welldone! And best wishes for the final.

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Dec 07, 2014 01:10am

I hope the finals are not going to be played in front of the Punjab CM house and police.

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peace

Dec 07, 2014 02:38am

...... and the winner is "green shirts". Insha Allah. Ameen. Peace

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M. Emad

Dec 07, 2014 02:38am

Thanks God that the BLIND Cricket World Cup (BCWC) game played in South Africa and not in Pakistan !

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mohammad farooq

Dec 07, 2014 02:49am

Good luck team Pakistan. We are very proud of you all.

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Mehdi Raza

Dec 07, 2014 03:24am

Lets baton charge them when they come back with the trophy. Right Punjab Police ? (Sick)

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Gulab Singh

Dec 07, 2014 04:31am

Are players from Pakistan tested they are actually blind? There were two transgenders in Pakistan women's Kabbado team.

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Truth Sayer

Dec 07, 2014 05:39am

Well done Team Pakistan :) Keep up the hard work

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Shaukat

Dec 07, 2014 06:05am

Are they really blind or partially blind? Anyways they did excellent job and deserve every kind of appreciation. Bravo team Pakistan.

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Monal

Dec 07, 2014 06:11am

hope acid is not served for drinks this time, but then its not taking place in India.

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Hope

Dec 07, 2014 12:24pm

Our blind team is better then Indian national normal team. Bravo

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kalim

Dec 07, 2014 01:01pm

Work hard to defeat arch rival. Best of luck.

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Shubs

Dec 07, 2014 02:21pm

Pakistanis, please come back and complain against BCCI and "Big 3" if your team loses.

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Dr Carla

Dec 07, 2014 03:14pm

Where normal people are blind, blind people must be wise, I support Pak's blind team.

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Skeptic

Dec 07, 2014 04:04pm

@Shubs Don't worry we will do it any way

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syed wasim haider

Dec 07, 2014 09:57pm

Congratulations to India for win the final; both the teams played very well and deserve our encouragement.

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Janu Not-German

Dec 07, 2014 10:12pm

Congratulations India! Well played Pakistan cricket team!

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Gaurav Arya

Dec 07, 2014 10:17pm

Guys, forget about India - Pakistan, for once. Have a heart and applaud their spirit. Even with such a major disability, they have the will to live their lives to the fullest. How many of us have that spirit? This is the only time when we can say that winning is not important. Its participation.

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Dipesh Lall

Dec 07, 2014 10:19pm

I did not know this competition existed. Awesome. There are no losers in this game. The mere act of playing is a triumph. Cheers to all.

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Parvez

Dec 07, 2014 10:21pm

Well done to both the teams for coming out on top......and an extra well done to team India for winning.

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NaveedJ

Dec 07, 2014 10:22pm

Congratulations to India from Pakistan. I am proud of Pakistan team, they fought hard!

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kalim

Dec 07, 2014 10:23pm

Blind cricket team and 389 in 40 overs, wow

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VENKAT

Dec 07, 2014 10:25pm

Both teams deserve appreciation from all sides.Their participation in spite of their handicap should make all of us proud.

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Kanwarch

Dec 07, 2014 10:48pm

Congratulations to my Indian friends. Well played to both teams.

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arindam

Dec 07, 2014 11:39pm

Congratulation for both the team

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Black Sabbath

Dec 07, 2014 11:56pm

Proud of both teams, no losers in this one!

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Mohammad Farooq

Dec 08, 2014 12:00am

Congratulations to team India as well our team Pakistan for a well played final.

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H S Roy

Dec 08, 2014 12:37am

All players who took to field inspite of their disabilities need to be equally applauded. This is one instance where we can all proudly say no one lost.

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krishna prasad

Dec 08, 2014 12:42am

Wonderful game played by excellent team players - Bravo Indian and Pakistani teams. The beauty of games cannot be overemphasized with this kind of life and energy from both the teams. Both teams are winners. Hearty congrats for both of them.

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bharat

Dec 08, 2014 12:53am

Again we proved .... Well played Pakistan ...and congrats India...

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Faisal

Dec 08, 2014 01:03am

@krishna prasad Always great to see two south Asian nations contributing to the game. Congratulation to India for pulling the win and hopefully we will get to see more blind games in sub-continent. Blind and Disabled folks dont get that much of attention in our countries as they do in western societies.

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Ash

Dec 08, 2014 01:24am

So many runs scored in one game, it must be a wonderful game. Congratulations to both the teams, so much very well played.

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Ali

Dec 08, 2014 01:34am

Congrates and best wishes from Pak

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hyat

Dec 08, 2014 03:27am

congrates blues.

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Bip

Dec 08, 2014 03:38am

For a moment please set aside our acrimony and applaud the teams for being on the field despite the challenges they face in everyday life. If only we had half the enthusiasm of these differently able players, world would be a much better place to live. Peace!

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Shawn

Dec 08, 2014 04:01am

There is no India vs Pakistan in this. Congrats to all the players and to the organizers. They are better than us who divide ourselves with borders and hate!!'

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KRana

Dec 08, 2014 07:57am

@peace Insha allah...haha who won?

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haider

Dec 08, 2014 07:59am

congratz indian team

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Sahil

Dec 08, 2014 08:28am

@Zak the news is India beat pak & you saying best of luck.. isn't that too late

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Harsh

Dec 08, 2014 08:56am

@Zak : Entire India is with both the teams and encourages the determination of the visually challenged. Hopefully the mentally challenged who comment here will get the big picture.

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Kris

Dec 08, 2014 09:09am

They are all winners for showing the rest of us how to fight adversities in life with tremendous courage. Congratulations!

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gill

Dec 09, 2014 06:26am

Applaud all the players in the match for both teams .

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arifhkt

Dec 09, 2014 11:22am

@peace india won

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