Sylhet, Oct 15 (PTI) India defeated Sri Lanka by 8 wickets to win the women's Asia Cup here on Saturday.

India first limited Sri Lanka to a paltry 65 for nine after being asked to bowl and then chased down the target in 8.3 overs.

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Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana made unbeaten 51.

Earlier, Sri Lankan batters imploded on a track offering turn after their skipper decided to bat.

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For India, pacer Renuka Singh took three wickets for five runs in three overs, while spinners Rajeshwari Gayakwad and Sneh Rana took a couple of wickets each.

Brief scores:

Sri Lanka 65/9 in 20 overs (Ranaweera 18 not out; Renuka Singh 3/5) vs India 71 for 2 in 8.3 overs (Smriti Mandhana 51 not out; Inoka Ranaweera 1/17).

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