Visually Impaired Cricketers Secure Bronze by Defeating England and Australia

Mainul Islam

August 27, 2023

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Visually Impaired Cricketers Secure Bronze by Defeating England and Australia

Bangladesh Blind Cricket Team Clinches Bronze by Defeating England and Australia

Triumph at the IBSA World Games in Birmingham

The Bangladesh blind cricket team secured a commendable third place finish at the seventh edition of the IBSA World Games in Birmingham, marking their victories over hosts England and Australia on Sunday.

Tournament Overview

The International Blind Sports Association organized the Games, featuring a cricket event that saw participation from five teams: India, Pakistan, England, Australia, and Bangladesh.

Impressive Victories

Bangladesh embarked on their journey by defeating England in their opening match, securing a 32-run victory. Posting a total of 175 runs for the loss of seven wickets, they limited the hosts to 143/7.

In their fourth match, they triumphed over Australia by a margin of 53 runs. Setting a target of 187 runs while losing three wickets, Bangladesh managed to restrict Australia to 134/8.

Path to Bronze

Although Bangladesh faced defeats against finalists India and Pakistan in other matches, their victories against England and Australia were sufficient to earn them the coveted bronze medal.

Significance of the Victory

Captain Ashikur Rahman expressed his elation, noting that cricket had never been a part of the World Games before. Securing a win against England in blind cricket and attaining the bronze medal was a historic achievement for the team.

The IBSA World Games, a prominent multi-sport event for visually impaired athletes, took place from August 18 to 27. With the participation of over 1,000 competitors from more than 70 nations, the Games showcased the exceptional abilities of athletes with visual impairments.

Last Updated: Aug 27, 2023