India seal historic series win against Trinidad & Tobago in Deaf Cricket tour

01.06.2025
New Delhi: In a landmark moment for inclusive sports, the Indian Deaf Cricket Team, led by the Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA), has triumphed in the historic 5-match International Deaf Cricket Series 2025 against Trinidad & Tobago. Hosted from May 23 to 29 across iconic venues in Trinidad & Tobago, the series marked a pioneering milestone as the Caribbean nation hosted India’s deaf cricket team for the first time.

Team India clinched the series 3-2, showcasing resilience, tactical brilliance, and team spirit. Notably, India registered a thumping 132-run win in the 2nd ODI match held at the National Cricket Centre. All-rounder Pradeep received the ‘Player of the Match’ award for his explosive 84-run knock and match-winning 4-wicket haul. The team’s T20 performance remained consistent, with India winning all 3 T20 matches against Trinidad & Tobago (India 3 – Trinidad & Tobago 0), while also winning 1 ODI (India 1 – Trinidad & Tobago 0).

This tour, held under the theme “Historic Boundaries, New Beginnings”, marks a significant step forward in IDCA’s mission to take deaf cricket global and build strong international partnerships.