London, July 23 (CRICKETNMORE) - Three-time champions England posted a competitive total of 228 for seven in 50 overs against India in the final of the ICC Women's World Cup at the Lord's Cricket Ground here on Sunday.
Natalie Sciver (51), Sarah Taylor (45) and Katherine Brunt (34) were the major contributors for England. For India, who are playing their second final till date, veteran pacer Jhulan Goswami bagged 3/23, while spinner Poonam Yadav took 2/36.
After opting to bat, Lauren Winfield (24) and Tammy Beaumont (23) provided the hosts a strong start, putting up 47 runs for the opening wicket. While Indian pace ace Jhulan kept it tight from one end, Sikha Pandey leaked 28 runs in her first spell of four overs. India bagged England's first wicket when left-arm spinner Rajeshwari Gayakwad bowled Winfield in the 12th over.
Beaumont then followed Winfield to the pavilion after having offered a simple catch off a full toss from spinner Poonam Yadav to Jhulan Goswami at deep mid-wicket on the third ball of the 15th over. England were then at 60/2.
