India have stormed into the semi-finals of the fifth Blind Cricket World Cup. Continuing their winning streak, the Indian side defeated Nepal by eight wickets at the Eden Garden Cricket Ground in Ajman, United Arab Emirates, today.Electing to bat, Nepal could muster only 156 in 37.5 overs for the loss of nine wickets as India dished out a fine bowling and fielding effort.For India, Prakash Jayaramiah took two wickets conceding 22 runs while Skipper Ajay Reddy, Rambir, Prem Kumar and Jafar Iqbal picked up a wicket each.India then chased down the target with consummate ease by losing just two wickets.Man-of-the-match Ajay Gariya scored 54 of 29 balls. Mehender remained unbeaten on 40, while Rambir was not out on 38. India will now play Bangladesh in the semi-finals on Wednesday at the Ajman Ovals.
News On AIR | January 14, 2018 7:43 PM
5th Blind Cricket World Cup: India enters into semi-finals