India ignite maiden Women's World Cup win dream on home turf

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AFP via Getty Images India's strong batting order has raised hopes as the team seeks maiden world title

The Indian women's team has kicked off their ICC ODI World Cup campaign with a 99-run victory over Sri Lanka. The margin of victory might suggest a facile win, but it was not easy going for Harmanpreet Kaur and her team as the underrated Lankans showed fine skills and abundant spirit through the match. At one stage, batting first, India were reduced to a precarious 124-6, the strong top order back in t

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