How England won the 2017 Women's World Cup

Test Match Special

BBC

Cricket, Sports News, News, Sports

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🗓️ 17 October 2025

⏱️ 48 minutes

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Summary

Henry Moeran is alongside 2017 World Cup winner Alex Hartley, 2009 World Cup winner Ebony Rainford-Brent, and TMS statistician Phil Long for a look back at how England won the 2017 Women's World Cup in England. They discuss England's journey to the final, the iconic moment Anya Shrubsole hit a boundary from her first ball to win the semi-final, and THAT glorious day at Lord's where Heather Knight lifted the trophy after England beat India.

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0:54.0	Hello, I'm Henry Moran. Welcome to a look back at the iconic 2017 Women's World Cup, hosted in England. I'm alongside Alex Hartley, who took two wickets
0:57.0	in the final as England beat India, also 2009 World Cup winner Ebony Rain for Brent, and test match
1:03.5	special statistician Phil Long to reminisce on an incredible home summer for England.
1:08.9	Guy Quote on strike, Shropsoll, and now both for Bozham! Six wickets for Am strike, Shropsoll, and now both for Bolsa!
1:12.6	Six wickets for Anya!
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