India defeat Pakistan, complete Asia Cup ‘double hattrick’
India women maintained their supremacy in the Asia Cup by beating archrivals Pakistan for their sixth title in as many editions here 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.
It was also a sweet revenge of sorts for India, who had lost to Pakistan during the World T20 at home in March.
Recently, the ICC had docked them six points for not playing Pakistan.
With the memorable win, India also managed to maintain their enviable record in the continental event, having won all the six editions to have taken place so far.
However, the first four editions starting from 2004 were played in the 50 over format and the following two have been in the shortest format.
In the last edition held in Guangzhou in 2012, India lifted the trophy after defeating Pakistan in the final.
The champion team could not have repeated the feat if it was not for the superlative efforts from Raj and Bisht.
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