England won the 2017 ICC Women’s World Cup final in the most dramatic fashion against India at Lord’s today.

The hosts were staring at defeat with India, chasing a modest 229 to win, cruising along at 190 for three.

But a late collapse, sparked by five wickets in 19 balls from Anya Shrubsole, saw England snatch an unlikely victory by nine runs.

A memorable match felt like a milestone occasion for the game, and for women’s sport in this country.

The home of cricket was sold out while the worldwide television audience was expected to top 100million – and even the ticket touts were out in force all the way from St John’s Wood station to the Grace Gate.

England had lost to India in their opening game of this tournament but impressive victories in the next six made them favourites to add to the cups they won in 1973, 1993 – both before women were admitted to the MCC – and 2009.

Shrusbole was awarded the player of the match, while Tammy Beaumont, who finishes as the tournament’s leading run scorer with 410 runs, was named player of the tournament.