 India women's national softball team | |
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| Information | |
| Country | India |
| Federation | Softball Association of India |
| Confederation | Softball Confederation of Asia |
| WBSC World Rank | 38th [1] |
| Women's Softball World Cup | |
| Appearances | 1 (First in 2016 ) |
| Best result | 29th |
| Asian Championship | |
| Appearances | 7 (First in 1991 ) |
| Best result | 9th |
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