India have caused the first major upset in the WSF Women's World Team Squash Championship which is being held in Nimes, France. The Indian women beat higher-ranked Ireland in a dramatic tie which went down to the wire. Tenth seeded India had to dig deep to put it across Ireland, the No 7 seeds, 2-1. Dipika Pallikal paved the way with a four-game victory over experienced Irish champion Madeline Perry. However, Joshana Chinappa lost to Aisling Blake in four games and Ireland came back into the tie. But teenager Anaka Alankamony held her nerve to see off Laura Mylotte in three games to give India a sensational victory at La Parnasse Arena. 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.