India clinch Asia Cup T20

Indian women maintained their supremacy in the Asia Cup by beating arch-rivals Pakistan for their sixth title in as many editions on Sunday.

Veteran Mithali Raj, who was removed as T20 captain before the start of the tournament, made a statement with an unbeaten 73 to guide India to 121 for five in 20 overs.

The bowlers then bowled brilliantly to limit Pakistan to 104 for six, completing a comprehensive 17-run win. The star with ball once against was left-arm spinner Ekta Bisht, who took two wickets conceding 22 runs in her four overs.

It was the second time that India got the better of Pakistan in the competition, having beaten them by five wickets in the league stage besides remaining unbeaten in five games en route to the final.

SCORES IN BRIEF

INDIA: 121 for 5 in 20 overs (Mithali 73 not out, Goswami 17; Anam 2-24)

PAKISTAN: 106 for 6 in 20 overs (Ayesha 15, Javeria 22, Bismah 25; Bisht 2-22)

Result: India Women won by 17 runs.

Player-of-the-match: Mithali Raj.

Player-of-the-series: Mithali Raj.