<p>India caused the first major upset in the WSF Women's World Team Squash Championship when they beat higher-ranked Ireland in a dramatic tie which went down to the wire in Nimes, France.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The historic World Squash Federation event, boasting a record entry of 26 nations, is the first ever to be staged in France, and the first to feature three all-glass show courts.<br /><br />India, seeded 10th, had to dig deep to put it across Ireland, the No 7 seeds, 2-1, thus reversing the result of the same Pool G clash two years ago. India's numero uno female player Dipika Pallikal paved the way with a four-game victory over experienced Irish champion Madeline Perry, but the squad number two Joshana Chinappa let slip a 2-1 lead to allow Aisling Blake, and Ireland, back into the tie.<br /><br />But teenager Anaka Alankamony held her nerve to see off Laura Mylotte 12-10 11-3 11-7 to give India a sensational victory at La Parnasse Arena.<br /><br />Pool G:<br /><br />(10) India bt (7) Ireland 2-1<br /><br />Dipika Pallikal bt Madeline Perry 11-9 11-8 7-11 11-8, Joshana Chinappa lost to Aisling Blake 9-11 11-7 11-6 8-11 9-11, Anaka Alankamony bt Laura Mylotte 12-10 11-3 11-7.</p>
<p>India caused the first major upset in the WSF Women's World Team Squash Championship when they beat higher-ranked Ireland in a dramatic tie which went down to the wire in Nimes, France.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The historic World Squash Federation event, boasting a record entry of 26 nations, is the first ever to be staged in France, and the first to feature three all-glass show courts.<br /><br />India, seeded 10th, had to dig deep to put it across Ireland, the No 7 seeds, 2-1, thus reversing the result of the same Pool G clash two years ago. India's numero uno female player Dipika Pallikal paved the way with a four-game victory over experienced Irish champion Madeline Perry, but the squad number two Joshana Chinappa let slip a 2-1 lead to allow Aisling Blake, and Ireland, back into the tie.<br /><br />But teenager Anaka Alankamony held her nerve to see off Laura Mylotte 12-10 11-3 11-7 to give India a sensational victory at La Parnasse Arena.<br /><br />Pool G:<br /><br />(10) India bt (7) Ireland 2-1<br /><br />Dipika Pallikal bt Madeline Perry 11-9 11-8 7-11 11-8, Joshana Chinappa lost to Aisling Blake 9-11 11-7 11-6 8-11 9-11, Anaka Alankamony bt Laura Mylotte 12-10 11-3 11-7.</p>