LAHORE: Pakistan qualified for the final of the Blind Cricket World Cup after defeating Sri Lanka on Wednesday. Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by 156 runs in the semi-final of the tournament played in Ajman, UAE. Batting first, Pakistan scored a massive total of 489. The Sri Lankan side failed to chase this target and scored 333 for the loss of seven wickets in the allotted 40 overs. Pakistan will face India in the final of the tournament which will be played on January 20 in Sharjah. India who are defending champions defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in their match on January 13. Published in Daily Times, January 18th 2018.