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In a historic victory, the Indian Physical Disability Cricket Team grabbed the PD Champions Trophy 2025 by defeating England by 79 runs in a thrilling final held at the FTZ Cricket Grounds in Katunayake, Sri Lanka, on Tuesday, January 21. This victory not only highlighted India’s dominance in the tournament but also served as a significant milestone for athletes with different abilities. in cricket.
Dominant performance by India
Winning the toss and electing to bat first, India posted a total of 197 runs for 4 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. The innings was anchored by an explosive performance from the opener Yogendra Bhadoriawho scored an incredible 73 runs off just 40 balls, with four boundaries and five sixes at an impressive strike rate of 182.50. Bhadoria’s aggressive batting set the tone for India, effectively dismantling the English bowling attack and laying a solid foundation for a formidable total. This collective effort put a lot of pressure on England even before they started their chase.
Radhika Prasad’s bowling brilliance
Defending their total, the Indian bowlers gave a clinical performance, with Radhika Prasad emerged as a standout performer. He registered incredible figures of 4 wickets for just 19 runs in 3.2 overs, hitting the right places regularly and forcing errors from the England batsmen. captain Vikrant Kenny Also shows all his capabilities with the numbers 2/15, while Ravindra Sante contributed 2/24, keeping tight lines throughout England’s innings. India’s bowling attack was relentless, ensuring that England’s chase never gained momentum as wickets fell at regular intervals. In the end, England were bowled out by just 118 runs, giving India a deserved win.
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Captain’s Pride and Team Spirit
After the match, the Indian captain expressed great pride in his team’s performance. “Leading this amazing team to victory in the PD Champions Trophy is the proudest moment of my career,” Keni stated. “Our journey to the playoffs shows the incredible talent and unwavering spirit of this team. This trophy is not only ours but every person who has different dreams of playing cricket for India.
Absolutely unbelievable! 🇮🇳🏆
Heartiest congratulations to our Men in Blue for winning the PD Champions Trophy 2025. Your hard work, determination and teamwork have brought great pride and joy to the entire country.
I wish you all the best for the future. pic.twitter.com/7qQXMbvWhQ
— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) January 22, 2025
The victory in the PD Champions Trophy 2025 marks a great achievement for the Indian Physical Disability Cricket Team and highlights their dedication and resilience throughout the tournament.
