Colombo, Oct 6 (PTI) Since bursting onto the international scene less than five months ago, Kranti Goud has swiftly evolved into India's go-to new ball weapon and the youngster now wants to add more pace to her deliveries.

In a high-stakes Women's World Cup clash against Pakistan on Sunday, the seamer underlined her growing importance to the team, returning excellent figures of 3 for 20 in 10 overs that included three maidens, to derail Pakistan's chase of 247.

Her performance set up an emphatic 88-run victory and earned Goud her first Player-of-the-Match award at the very venue where she made her national debut in May this year.

"My India debut was also in Sri Lanka, and today I'm the Player of the Match here. It's a proud moment for me and my family. I'm very happy," she told reporter

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