India lose to arch-rivals Pakistan in Blind World T20

02 February,2017 08:26 AM IST |   |  PTI

Pakistan emerged victorious, getting the better of India by seven wickets in the World T20 for the blind


Members of Pakistan's blind cricket team hold the national flag during the T20 cricket World Cup for the Blind event. Pic/PTI

New Delhi: For a change, Pakistan emerged victorious, getting the better of India by seven wickets in the World T20 for the blind here yesterday. India notched up a formidable 204-4 at the Feroz Shah Kotla but Pakistan, riding on Muhammad Zafar's unbeaten 88, chased down the target of 205 in just 15.3 overs, denying India a third consecutive victory at the World T20 against this opponent.

Blind Indian batsman Prakash Jayaramaiah. Pic/PTI

Prakash J scored 90, off 56 balls, and Venkateswara Rao (53), were the major contributors for India. As per rule, the bowlers bowled underarm and the batsmen played only sweep shots.

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