The Indian deaf cricket team emerged victorious against Sri Lanka by six wickets in the inaugural ADCA T20I Asia Cup, securing the historic title on Wednesday. The final, held in Colombo, saw India chase down the target set by Sri Lanka with composure, marking the team’s first continental triumph in deaf cricket. Sai Akash starred for India, scoring a rapid 27 off 14 deliveries and claiming two wickets, earning him the Player of the Match award. India’s path to the title had been built on consistency and resilience. The team defeated Sri Lanka by four wickets in the tournament opener, followed by a 10-wicket win over Nepal. These results set the tone for a competitive round-robin stage, where Sri Lanka also showed their mettle. Read also: PCB Set to Sack Salman Agha After T20 WC Setback Sri Lanka Fights Back but Falls Short Sri Lanka countered with a six-wicket win over Nepal in the third fixture, before posting a commanding 157-run victory against the same team later in the tournament. In a tightly contested clash with India, Sri Lanka pushed the defending champions to the limit, losing by a narrow margin of just one run. Despite these setbacks, their performance in the final fell short as India’s batting lineup handled the pressure efficiently. Gimadu L Malkam of Sri Lanka earned recognition as the best batter and Player of the Series, scoring a total of 196 runs across the tournament. Meanwhile, Gihan Lasidu D’ Silva was awarded the best bowler for taking 10 wickets in the series, highlighting Sri Lanka’s balanced but ultimately insufficient performance in the competition. Individual Brilliance and Historic Achievement India ensured their final berth by defeating Nepal convincingly by nine wickets in the penultimate match. The combination of steady batting, tactical bowling, and fielding discipline paved the way for their title triumph. Sai Akash’s all-round contribution in the final and India’s consistent team efforts underline the growing standard of deaf cricket in the region. With the inaugural ADCA T20I Asia Cup concluded, India sets a benchmark for future tournaments, while Sri Lanka’s standout performers L Malkam and D’ Silva have solidified their individual reputations despite the loss. India’s deaf cricket team now holds the distinction of winning the first-ever ADCA T20I Asia Cup, etching a new chapter in the history of inclusive cricket.