Incredible success with record ticket sales and some fantastic cricket but the final took it to an entirely new level with almost 20,000 spectators inside the ground, the biggest for a womens cricket match in english history. India checked their progress and england after 50 overs were 228th. They were going smoothly with just 30 age runs with seven wickets in hand but then england turned the screw with Anya Shrubsole england turned the screw with Anya Shru Bsole completing a england turned the screw with Anya Shrubsole completing a six wicket hole to guide her side to glory. England win the world cup, it is not often you can say that. It is not only a victory for them but for Women Cricket as well and it may prove a seminal moment for women sport. Pure elation. I was it is better winning when you are out there with your team on the field. We have not one of the Prettiest At Times but tournament cricket is all about winning, it is about getting over the line. After 12 long years, there
won this one, the final is neither here nor there, obviously, it would be a bonus to get that final. whether you re a cricket fan or not, you couldn t help but get caught up in this. the skipper won the toss and elected to bat. the hype surrounding the match was huge and the pressure could not have been any bigger. they were keeping their cool and making a decent start. the middle master was actually going for a record 100 international century. pakistan give him lifeline after lifeline, dropped him no less than four times. he fell short of that mark. he was out for 85. reas, pakistan s best bowler on the day, claims a five wicket hole but reinvigorating with 36. leaving pakistan leading 261 for victory. runs did not come easily for pakistan. going for 30, that winning post certainly looked to be a long