Sunday at Colombo’s historic P. Sara Oval became a landmark moment for women’s blind cricket. The Indian Women’s Blind Cricket Team defeated Nepal by seven wickets to win the inaugural Women’s T20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind 2025. The triumph was not just a sporting victory—it was a display of determination, talent, and dreams fulfilled by athletes who continue to fight against both physical and structural challenges.

But amidst the celebrations, an uncomfortable question emerged: How much did these world champions actually receive as prize money?

How much did India’s players earn after becoming world champions?
While mainstream international cricketers in India receive prize amounts running into crores, the women who won the Blind T20 World Cup received only ₹1 lakh each.
This prize money was announced by a private sponsor, the Chintels Group, not by any national cricketing authority.

No announcement yet from CABI
The Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) has not yet announced any prize money for the team. It is expected that after the players return to India, CABI or state governments may come forward with additional rewards.

The contrast is stark: earlier this month, the Indian women’s mainstream cricket team won the ODI World Cup and was showered with multimillion-rupee rewards. Meanwhile, world champions in blind cricket, despite their historic feat, remain dependent on private organisations for recognition and financial support.

A dominant performance from India
Captain Deepika chose to bowl after winning the toss, and her decision paid off. Nepal could score only 114/5 in 20 overs. India chased the target in just 12.1 overs, thanks to brilliant batting performances:
• Phula Sareen – 44* off 27 balls
• Karuna K. – 42 off 27 balls