The 2018 Deaf T20 World Cup was the 3rd edition of the Deaf Cricket World Cup tournament, and was held from 23 to 30 November 2018 for 8 days in India and all of the scheduled matches were held in the city of Gurugram, New Delhi.[1][2] In the final, Sri Lanka defeated hosts and defending champions India by 36 runs to secure their first ever Deaf T20 World Cup title.[3] Five teams including hosts India, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Australia and Nepal[4] played in the tournament.[5][6] The tournament was hosted by Deaf Cricket Society in India affiliating with the Deaf International Cricket Council.[7] The tournament began with hosts India played against South Africa on 23 November 2018.[8]
| Dates | 23 November 2018 – 30 November 2018 |
|---|---|
| Administrator(s) | Deaf International Cricket Council |
| Cricket format | 20 Overs |
| Tournament format(s) | Group and Knockout |
| Host(s) |  India |
| Champions |  Sri Lanka |
| Runners-up | India |
| Participants | 8 |
| Player of the series | Asanka Manjula |
| Most runs | Gamindu Malkalm (388) |
| Most wickets | Asanka Manjula (15) |
| Official website | www |
In the final, Sri Lanka batted first and managed to score 145/9 in the 20 overs after being put into bat by India. India were bowled out for 109 runs in 17.5 overs as Sri Lanka claimed victorious for the first time in a major deaf cricket tournament.[9][10] This was also the third major world cup triumph for Sri Lanka in cricket following the victories at the 1996 Cricket World Cup and 2014 ICC World Twenty20.[11][12][13]
Former Australian cricket who is also a global ambassador for Deaf movement Brett Lee invited as the chief guest during the closing ceremony of the event.[14]
Venues edit
Teri Gram cricket ground in Gurugram was the only venue allocated to host the Deaf T20 World Cup.[15] is the best earning a
Broadcasting edit
Star Sports, the Premier 24 hour Indian sport network was awarded the rights as the title sponsor for the Deaf T20 World Cup.[8]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "India to host Deaf T20 World Cup from November 23 – Times of India". The Times of India. 27 September 2018. Retrieved 9 December 2018.
- ^ PTI (27 September 2018). "India to host Deaf T20 World Cup from November 23". Sportstar. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
- ^ "Sri Lanka wins 1st Deaf T20 World cup beating India – Sri Lanka Latest News". Sri Lanka News – Newsfirst. Breaking News and Latest News provider. Political. Sports. International. Business. 30 November 2018. Retrieved 9 December 2018.
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/deafICCworldcupt20/ [user-generated source]
- ^ "A memorable return to Deaf World Cup". cricket.com.au. Retrieved 9 December 2018.
- ^ "Sri Lanka team for T20 Deaf Cricket World Cup 2018". Sunday Observer. 10 November 2018. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
- ^ "India to host Deaf T20 World Cup from November 23". www.hindustantimes.com. 27 September 2018. Retrieved 9 December 2018.
- ^ a b "First edition of Star Sports Deaf ICC World Cup T20 an unparalleled success". Everything Experiential. Retrieved 9 December 2018.
- ^ "Sri Lanka wins 1st Deaf T20 World cup beating India". Sri Lanka News - Newsfirst. 30 November 2018. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
- ^ "Sri Lanka Wins 1st Deaf T20 World Cup". roar.media. 3 January 2019. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
- ^ "Champion cricketers from the blues". Sunday Observer. 8 December 2018. Retrieved 9 December 2018.
- ^ Sridheran, Sharmeegan (30 November 2018). "Sri Lanka win inaugural Deaf-ICC T20 World Cup – 2018". ThePapare.com. Retrieved 9 December 2018.
- ^ "Sri Lanka deaf cricketers mark anniversary of World Cup win". Sunday Observer. 30 November 2019. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
- ^ "Brett Lee at the Deaf ICC T20 World Cup in Gurgaon". www.thecitizen.in. 4 December 2018. Retrieved 9 December 2018.
- ^ "India to host Deaf T20 World Cup from November 23". www.sportskeeda.com. 27 September 2018. Retrieved 9 December 2018.
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