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Blind Cricket World Cup: India storms into Semi-finals

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ANI New Delhi [India]
Last Updated : Jan 15 2018 | 3:35 AM IST

India defeating Nepal by eight wickets at the Eden Garden Cricket Ground in Ajman, United Arab Emirates, made its place into the semi-finals of the fifth Blind Cricket World Cup.

After deciding to bat first, Nepal could manage to set a target of 157 for the Indian team.

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 chased down the target with much 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.

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First Published: Jan 15 2018 | 3:32 AM IST

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