India Win Opener of Inaugural Mixed Disability T20I Series Against England
The five-match competition integrates players with physical, hearing and intellectual disabilities in a single international format.
Overview
- India reached 175 for 3 in 18.5 overs to secure a seven-wicket victory at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Stadium in Greater Noida.
- Wicketkeeper-batter Yogendra Bhadoria led the chase with 94 off 59 balls and earned Player of the Match honors.
- England, sent in to bat, totaled 173 for 5 with Lian O’Brien scoring 55, Angus Grant Brown 53 and captain Callum Flynn 26.
- India’s attack was steadied by timely strikes from Akash Singh and Vivek Kumar, disrupting England’s partnerships.
- Organizers confirmed the second T20I will also be played in Greater Noida, with local officials and sponsors present for the post-match presentation.