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West Zone Wins Big in Women's Blind Cricket's Beyond Boundaries Trophy Opener

West Zone began the Women's Zonal T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind with a dominant 143-run victory over North Zone. Batting first, West Zone set a formidable total of 233/5, largely due to a spectacular century from Saloni. North Zone's response fell short as they were dismissed for 90 runs in under 15 overs. The tournament, rebranded as the Beyond Boundaries Trophy, is organized by the Cricket Association for the Blind in India to promote women's blind cricket.

Key Points: West Zone Wins Beyond Boundaries Trophy Opener in Blind Cricket

  • West Zone posts 233/5
  • Saloni scores brilliant 102
  • North Zone bowled out for 90
  • Tournament renamed Beyond Boundaries Trophy
  • Organized by Cricket Association for the Blind in India
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Beyond Boundaries Trophy: West start with win in Women's Zonal T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind

West Zone defeats North Zone by 143 runs in the opening match of the Women's Zonal T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2026.

"This tournament provides an important platform for players... to showcase their cricketing talent. - Shailender Yadav"

New Delhi, March 6

West Zone secured a commanding 143-run victory against North Zone in the opening match of the Women's Zonal T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2026, rechristened as the Beyond Boundaries Trophy, commenced at Modern School, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi, on Friday.

After winning the toss and choosing to bat, West Zone posted 233/5 in 20 overs, powered by a brilliant 102 off 46 balls by Saloni (SR 221.74). Takhuben Amraji Kukadiya added 49 runs to strengthen the innings.

North Zone were bowled out for 90 in 14.5 overs, with captain Simu Das top-scoring with 30 runs. Among the bowlers, Chetnaben Ratbhai Galchar led the attack with 2/18, while Muskan Gochar and Sushma Patel claimed key wickets.

The three-match series is organised by the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI), the cricketing arm of Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled, bringing together talented visually impaired women cricketers from across regions.

The North Zone, captained by Simu Das, features players from Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Uttar Pradesh, while the West Zone, led by Sushma Patel of Madhya Pradesh, includes players from Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Rajasthan, the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) informed in a release on Friday.

Speaking on the occasion, Shailender Yadav, General Secretary of CABI, said: "This tournament provides an important platform for players from both zones to compete and showcase their cricketing talent. Initiatives like this will create greater exposure and opportunities for women in blind cricket."

Dr. Mahantesh G. Kivadasannavar, Chairman of CABI and Founder Trustee of Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled, added: "Such initiatives help expand opportunities for players and strengthen the future of women's blind cricket in India."

The Beyond Boundaries Trophy celebrates the power of sport to break barriers-proving that when opportunity meets determination, every boundary can be crossed.

- IANS

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Aman W
This is the kind of news that fills my heart. The name 'Beyond Boundaries Trophy' is so apt. More power to CABI and Samarthanam Trust for creating this platform. We need more coverage of such events on mainstream sports channels.
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Rohit P
A 143-run win is absolutely dominant! Great to see players from MP, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Delhi, UP all coming together. Hope the BCCI takes note and provides more funding and infrastructure for blind cricket. The talent is clearly there.
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Sarah B
As someone new to following cricket in India, I'm so inspired by this story. The skill required to play at this level without sight is unimaginable. Hats off to all the players and organizers. Will try to follow the rest of the series.
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Karthik V
While the initiative is fantastic, I do wish the article gave us a bit more detail on *how* the game is adapted for visually impaired players. The rules, the ball, etc. That would help fans understand and appreciate the sport even more.
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Neha E
Saloni and Sushma Patel leading from the front! 🏏 This is women empowerment in its truest sense. Breaking barriers in every way. Hope schools encourage children to watch and learn from these amazing athletes. Jai Hind!

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