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India Deaf Win Inaugural ADCA T20I Asia Cup, Beat Sri Lanka by Six Wickets

The victory caps a dominant run through the first T20I Asia Cup for deaf cricketers hosted in Cuttack.

Overview

  • Sai Akash was named Player of the Match in the final after a 14-ball 27 and two wickets.
  • Sri Lanka’s Gimadu L Malkam took Player of the Series and Best Batter honors with 196 runs, while Gihan Lasidu D' Silva was Best Bowler with 10 wickets.
  • India’s path to the title included wins over Sri Lanka by four wickets and by one run, plus 10‑wicket and nine‑wicket victories over Nepal.
  • In a standout group game, India bowled Nepal out for 53 and chased the target in 5.1 overs, with Sibun Nanda earning Player of the Match for incisive bowling.
  • ADCA leaders and Odisha hosts praised the successful inaugural edition at Barabati Stadium and highlighted its role in advancing deaf cricket across Asia.