WOMEN’S WORLD CUP 2017 FINAL: ENGLAND BEAT INDIA BY 9 RUNS, CLINCH TITLE

India fell nine runs short of history as England beat the Mithali Raj-drove side in an exciting ICC Women’s World Cup final at Lord’s on Sunday. Anya Shrubsole picked six wickets for the hosts to lead them to their fourth World Cup title.

A spirited 86 from Punam Raut and 51 from Harmanpreet Kaur helped India get near to England’s total of 228/7 yet fell only nine runs short in the ICC Women’s World Cup last at Lord’s on Sunday. Underdogs in the occasion, India were up against competition top choices and hosts England in the summit conflict yet they declined to surrender without a battle. In spite of losing opener Smriti Mandhana early and chief Mithali Raj for 17, Punam and Harmanpreet got India back in the match with a 95-run organization. After Punam’s flight, Veda Krishnamurthy’s 35 kept India in the chase. Notwithstanding, England held their nerves and grabbed wickets at consistent interims as the Indian lower-arrange neglected to think of the products. With this win, England won their fourth World Cup title.

England captain Heather Knight celebrates with trophy after England won the ICC Women’s World Cup 2017 final match against India at Lord’s in London, England.

England’s players celebrate winning the world cup by lifting the trophy and spraying sparkling wine.

Virendra Sehwag Tweeted

Super proud of the girls. Tough luck today but womens cricket in India has truly arrived. Thank you girls .Salute your spirit.#WWC17Final

Narendra Modi Tweeted

Our women cricketers gave their best today. They have shown remarkable tenacity & skill through the World Cup. Proud of the team! @BCCIWomen

I want to tell my girls that I am very Proud of them. They didn’t make it easy for any of the Team

Vishal Chakravarty Tweeted

Here are the Playing XI for Women’s World Cup 2017 Final:

England Women – Lauren Winfield, Tammy Beaumont, Sarah Taylor(w), Heather Knight(c), Natalie Sciver, Fran Wilson, Katherine Brunt, Jenny Gunn, Laura Marsh, Anya Shrubsole, Alex Hartley.

India Women – Smriti Mandhana, Punam Raut, Mithali Raj(c), Harmanpreet Kaur, Deepti Sharma, Veda Krishnamurthy, Sushma Verma(w), Jhulan Goswami, Shikha Pandey, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Poonam Yadav.