India’s mixed disability team celebrated a historic moment at Lord’s as they beat England by two wickets. This was the third match of their seven-game T20I series. The celebration on the balcony was reminiscent of Sourav Ganguly’s iconic 2002 celebration. After completing the chase, members of the Indian side climbed onto the balcony, removed their shirts and waved them in celebration. The Bengal cricketer had famously celebrated India’s NatWest Trophy triumph at Lord’s by waving his shirt from the same balcony, and the latest celebration gave the venue another memorable moment.
Batting first, India posted 206 for four, their highest total of the seven-match series. Arjun Gawre led the charge with a brilliant 68 off 44 balls, while captain Majid Magray produced a stunning late assault, smashing an unbeaten 63 from just 19 deliveries. Sai Akash also made a valuable contribution as India set England a daunting target. England never got close in the chase and were bowled out for 88. Hilal Ahmad Wani starred with 4/21, while Jayesh Parmar claimed 3/14, completing a comprehensive 118-run victory. It was also the first-ever international disability match at Lord’s, making the occasion even more special. The result was a landmark achievement for inclusive cricket and a proud moment for players and country.
India vs England mixed disability series: Hosts clinch 4-3 win despite India’s dominant finale
India finished the seven-match mixed disability T20I series against England with three victories, while the hosts secured four wins to take the series 4-3. England began the contest strongly, defeating India by 29 runs on August 5 after posting 159/4 and restricting India to 130/9. India responded with back-to-back victories, beating England’s mixed disability side by six runs on August 7 and then winning by eight runs on August 9. India posted 159 before restricting England to 147/4 in the first victory, while the second saw India defend 125/9 against England’s 117.
England regained the advantage on August 12, securing a narrow two-run win after scoring 124/8 and restricting India to 117. The hosts then produced their biggest victory of the series on August 15, defeating India by 54 runs after posting 148/5 and bowling them out for just 94. England followed that up with another convincing 18-run win on August 16, scoring 154/7 before India managed 136/6. India ended the series on a high, producing a dominant performance in the finale on August 19. They scored 206/4 and bowled England out for 88, completing a comprehensive 118-run victory and finishing the seven-match series with three wins.
