more-inIndia successfully defended its Twenty20 World Cup for Blind title on Sunday, defeating Pakistan in the finals. With eight wins from nine matches, India went into the finals as the favourites and lived up to it with a comprehensive victory. The two teams had clashed in the 2012 edition finals where India again emerged triumphant. Batting first, Pakistan made 197/9 but India chased down the target in 18 overs, losing just one wicket in the process. Ketan Patel and Jaffar Iqbal were the pick of Indian bowlers, grabbing two wickets each after conceding 29 and 33 runs, respectively.

Source: The Hindu February 12, 2017 11:15 UTC