Dambulla, Jul 28 (PTI) Smriti Mandhana (60) and Richa Ghosh (30) fired as India posted 165 for 6 against Sri Lanka in the Women's T20 Asia Cup final here on Sunday.

Mandhana dropped anchor to make 60 from 47 balls (10 fours) as she led a resolute fight for India.

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India had raced to 44 for no loss at the end of powerplay but Sri Lanka bowlers, led by Kavisha Dilhari (2/36), put up a strong fight.

Towards the end, Ghosh's vital 30 off 14 balls with four fours and a six took India past the 150-run mark.

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Brief Scores:

India 165 for 6 in 20 overs (Smriti Mandhana 60, Jemimah Rodgrigues 29, Richa Ghosh 30; Kavisha Dilhari 2/36).

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