The Indian women's visually challenged cricket team created history by becoming the first team to reach the final of the International Blind Sports Federation World Games 2023 here.
Visually challenged cricket at the IBSA World Games debuted last week. The Indian women's team played its opening game on August 20 against Australia.
India won the meeting by eight wickets, kicking off its campaign in style. They restricted Australia to 59/6 and chased the target down quite easily.
In the next game versus England, India went ballistic and scored 268/2 in 20 overs, with Gangavva H striking a 60-ball 117, as the English lost the contest by 185 runs.
The third fixture on Wednesday saw India pummel Australia by 163 runs, continuing their dominance.
The Indians will battle it out in the title showdown on Saturday. Before the final, the Women in Blue play their final league tie versus England on Thursday.
As for the men, India play the semi-finals on Friday.
IBSA World Games 2023 : India Women's Cricket Team Enters Finals
Visually challenged cricket at the IBSA World Games debuted last week. The Indian women's team played its opening game on August 20 against Australia.
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