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England on Sunday beat India by nine runs to win the Women's World Cup at London.
The winning feeling! 🎉#ENGvIND #WWC17 pic.twitter.com/aS7ka7AD2I
— ICC Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) July 23, 2017
India were set a score of 229 runs by Heather Knight's England but they lost their last wicket in the 49th over, just nine runs short of the target.
The crowd loves it! England win #WWC17! pic.twitter.com/mzH4KF7Rnh
— ICC Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) July 23, 2017
For India, Punam Raut was the top-scorer with 86 off 115 balls.
Anya Shrubsole was the chief destructor for England as she bagged six wickets in 9.4 overs for 46 runs.
Amazing achievement by @englandcricket Women! World Cup Winners 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🏆🏆🏆 #goboldly #WWC17Final
— Chris Woakes (@chriswoakes) July 23, 2017
Earlier, England were helped by Natalie Sciver (51 off 68) and Sarah Taylor (45 off 62) as they scored 288-7 in their 50 overs.
Super proud of the girls. Tough luck today but womens cricket in India has truly arrived. Thank you girls .Salute your spirit.#WWC17Final
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) July 23, 2017
Jhulan Goswami bagged three wickets for India in her 10 overs, giving away only 23 runs with three maidens to her name.
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