India's mixed disability team suffers 65-run defeat in 1st T20I against England

IANS June 22, 2025 294 views

England's mixed disability team dominated India with a 65-run win in the first T20I. Flynn and O'Brien's explosive 122-run partnership set up a strong total of 182. India struggled in the chase, getting bowled out for 117. Both teams paid tribute to the Ahmedabad plane crash victims before the match. The series continues at Wormsley Cricket Ground on June 23.

"C Flynn (70) and L O'Brien (64) put up a mammoth 122-run partnership in just 70 balls." – Match Report
Taunton, June 22: England's Mixed Disability team defeated India by 65 runs in the opening day/night match of the Vitality IT20 Mixed Disability Series here at Taunton, the home of the Somerset County Cricket Club on Saturday (local time).

Key Points

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England posted 182/5 with Flynn and O'Brien's 122-run stand

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India collapsed for 117 in 17.1 overs

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Teams honored Ahmedabad crash victims with black armbands

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Next match at Wormsley Cricket Ground on June 23

Before the match and the series began, both the teams and officials at the ground kept a one-minute silence as a mark of respect to the victims of the Ahmedabad plane crash on June 14.

Both the teams' players wore black armbands to mourn the tragedy too. After they were asked to bat first, England's Mixed Disability team put up a formidable total of 182 for five in 20 overs, with C Flynn (70, 47b, 7x4, 1x6) and L O'Brien (64, 34b, 8x4, 2x6) smashing superb half-centuries and putting up a mammoth 122-run partnership for the third wicket in just 70 balls.

The duo joined forces when England's Mixed Disability team had slipped to 32 for two in the sixth over.

Pacer Vivek Kumar (1-13 in three overs) and skipper and left-arm spinner Ravindra Sante (one for 26 in three overs) were the best bowlers for India.

Chasing under lights, India's Mixed Disability team was bowled out for just 117 in 17.1 overs. A Pyle took three for 23.

The second match of the historic series will be played on June 23 (Monday) at the Wormsley Cricket Ground, before the teams play, for the first time ever, at the Lords's Cricket Ground on June 25 in the third match.

Brief scores: England Mixed Disability 182/5 in 20 overs (C Flynn 70, L O'Brien 64) beat India Mixed Disability team 117/10 in 17.1 overs (Rajesh Kannur 30, Abhishek Singh 28, Ravindra Sante 24; A Pyle 3-23) by 65 runs.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
Tough loss but kudos to our team for competing at this level! Disability cricket needs more support in India. Hope this series inspires more differently-abled athletes to take up sports. 🇮🇳🏏 #Respect
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Amit S.
The 122-run partnership by England was the turning point. Our bowlers did well initially but couldn't break that stand. Fielding could improve - dropped catches cost us dearly. Better luck next match!
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Rahul M.
Emotional to see both teams honoring Ahmedabad crash victims. Sports transcends boundaries in such moments. Despite the loss, proud of our players representing India on international stage. Jai Hind!
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Sunita P.
Why is there so little coverage of disability cricket in Indian media? These athletes train just as hard as others. BCCI should allocate more funds and create proper infrastructure for them.
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Vikram J.
Good to see Rajesh Kannur and Abhishek Singh contributing with the bat. The team just needs more match practice against top sides like England. Hope they bounce back in next game at Wormsley!
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Neha R.
The fact that they're playing at Lord's soon is huge! Win or lose, this exposure will help Indian disability cricket grow. More IPL teams should scout talent from these matches too.

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