India Seeks Redemption in Women's ODI World Cup Final

As India prepares to face hosts England in the women's ODI World Cup final, the scars of their 2017 loss at Lord's still linger, despite only three members of that playing XI remaining. The team's passage to the final, sparked by a historic win over Australia, offers a chance for redemption and a shot at rewriting history. This will be India's third appearance in the World Cup final and their second since 2017.

Key Takeaways:

• The 2017 World Cup final was a close contest, with India falling short by 9 runs against England, despite a strong response from Harmanpreet Kaur and Punam Raut.
• Jhulan Goswami was the star for India with the ball, taking 3 wickets, while Anya Shrubsole's 6/46 was instrumental in England's victory.
• India's team has changed significantly since the 2017 final, with only three members of that playing XI remaining, offering a chance for younger players to make an impact.
• The 2017 loss at Lord's was a historic moment, with Mithali Raj run-out for 7 and Smriti Mandhana dismissed on a duck, giving England the upper hand.
• India's response to Shrubsole's over in the 45th over was pivotal, with Raut's dismissal for 86 and the subsequent fall of wickets forcing India to confront their demise.

Statistics:

• India's total in the 2017 World Cup final was 219/7 off 47 overs, with Harmanpreet Kaur scoring 51 and Punam Raut 86.
• England's total in the 2017 World Cup final was 228/7 off 50 overs, with Anya Shrubsole taking 6/46.
• India's players from 2017, including Jhulan Goswami, Mithali Raj, and Smriti Mandhana, will seek redemption in the final against England.
• The current Indian team has a chance to make history and bring the Women's World Cup silverware to their country for the first time.

Sources:

• Hindustan Times, "India Seeks Redemption in Women's ODI World Cup Final" (no date specified)