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Heartbreak for Mithali Raj's India as England win ICC Women's World Cup for 4th time

The champions had earlier won Women's World cups in 1973, 1993 and 2009.

By :  naren pulloor
Update: 2017-07-24 05:22 GMT
India came tantalizingly close to win their maiden ICC Women's World Cup title before England made a sensational comeback in the Lord's final to win the coveted trophy for the fourth time. (Photo: AP)
The English had lost to India in their opening game of the tournament but impressive victories in the next six matches made them favorites to add to the cups they won in 1973, 1993 and 2009. (Photo: AP)
India spearhead Jhulan Goswami enjoyed a superb return of three for 23 in her maximum 10 overs, including two wickets in two balls. (Photo:AP)
Punam Raut once again played handy knock of 86 run and along with Harmanpreet Kaur's (51) steadied the ship but once they departed it was far from a smooth ride as England's consistent strikes turned it into a cliff-hanger. (Photo: AP)
Anya Shrubsole (centre) picked up 6/46 helping England to a dramatic nine-run win over India in the Women's World Cup final at Lord's on Sunday. (Photo: AP)
England lifted the Women's Cricket World Cup for the fourth time after beating India by 9 runs at Lord's on Sunday. (Photo: AP)
The Indian women's cricket team let slip a historic title triumph with nerves getting the better of it in a tense summit clash against England, leaving Mithali Raj's giant-slaying side with the runners-up tag for a second time in the ICC World Cup (Photo: AP)
The champions had earlier won Women's World cups in 1973, 1993 and 2009.

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