Bangalore: A spirited India beat arch-rivals Pakistan by 30 runs to annex the T20 World Cup for the sightless at the Central College ground in Bangalore on Thursday.

Batting first India scored 258 runs for eight wickets in the stipulated 20 overs before restricting Pakistan Pakistan to 228 runs for eight wickets in their 20 overs to lift the inaugural edition of the tournament.

For the men in blue, Ketan Bhai Patel hit a blitzy 98, while Prakash Jayaramaiah and Ajay Kumar Reddy chipped in with and 25 respectively.

For Pakistan, it was Mohammed Jameel who top-scored with 47 while Ali Murthaza and Mohammad Akram contributed 38 and 32 respectively.

By Indian Sports News Network

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