England beat India by nine runs in a pulse-racing final to win the Women’s World Cup at Lord’s on Sunday.
India, set a target of 229 for victory, was on course at 191 for three but Punam Raut’s dismissal for 86 sparked a dramatic collapse.
Pace bowler Anya Shrubsole took five wickets for 11 runs in 19 deliveries as India slumped to 219 all out with eight balls to spare. India lost its last seven wickets for 28 runs. Shrubsole finished with six for 46 in 9.4 overs.
England women cricket team celebrate with the trophy after their victory over India in the ICC Women’s World Cup final at Lords on Sunday.
Indian women cricket team are quite dejected after their loss against England.
England bowler Anya Shrubsole’s fantastic 6-for-46 set up an incredible win for the hosts.
England women cricket players after their stunning victory over India.
The only bright spot in the Indian innings was Punam Raut who scored a brilliant 86 and after her wicket there was a dramatic collapse and England scraped through.
Continuing her form from the semifinals, Harmanpreet Kaur scored a scintillating 51 and her partnership with Punam Raut put India within striking distance of a win.
The Indian women bowlers did well to restrict England for 228 for 7 but fell short by 9 runs in the end.
England keeper Sarah Taylor celebrates after the last Indian wicket fell.
Kathryn Brunt's late burst gave England a respectable and defendable total against India.
The experience of Jhulan Goswami came to the fore as she took 3 for 23 in her 10 overs.
England’s Sarah Taylor played a beautiful knock of 45 and her partnership with Sciver rescued England from early jitters.