India won the T20 World Cup for the blind from its arch rival Pakistan in a typically gripping India-Pakistan clash in Bangalore yesterday. Defending champions Pakistan, who wore the world cup crown on previous two occasions, could not overcome the challenge posed by Indian blind cricketers with a score of 258 in 20 overs. Ketan Bhai Patel, a fully blind player, was the hero of the finals who came up with a combative match-winning 98 runs. For Pakistan, Amir Ishfaq and Mohammad Jameel stitched up a half century partnership between them. However a panicky Pakistan started regularly losing wickets after this and failed to accelerate the scoring. Pankaj Bhue reprised out 3 wickets for 37 runs with some clever change of pace. India eventually won by 30 runs, to rousing cheers by a large crowd and bursting crackers. Chief guests at the presentation ceremony included former Union Minister Sri Oscar Fernandes, former Cricketer Syed Kirmani and Sri Lankan great Arjuna Ranatunga, and Kannada filmstar Ragini Dwivedi.