Deepika's decisive backhanded strike in the third quarter proved to be the difference, as the hosts defended their lead resolutely to claim their second consecutive title.
Overall, this is the third time that India have won the Women's Asian Champions Trophy, joining South Korea as the most successful team in the competition. After their maiden triumph in 2016 in Singapore, the Indian women's team won their second title in Ranchi in 2023 and have now followed it up with victory in Rajgir on Wednesday. India have claimed silver medals twice in 2013 and 2018 and bronze in 2010.
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Perth Test: Bumrah spearheads Indian fightback as bowlers dominate Day 1
India's pace maestro produces magical spell of fast bowling as 17 wickets fall on bouncy WACA pitch
Face bouncers like taking bullet for India: Nitish reveals Gambhir's words
Nitish Kumar Reddy was primarily preferred over the seasoned spinning duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja for the opening Test against Australia to ease off the pressure from the frontline quicks in Perth but the seam-bowling all-rounder marked an impressive debut with the willow, top-scoring for the team with 41 runs that eventually propelled India to 150 against a quality pace attack at the Optus Stadium in Perth on Friday.
Will wait and see what happens: Buttler on IPL auction
England captain Jos Buttler shared his thoughts on the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction and the atmosphere at the Abu Dhabi T10 tournament.
Cricket binds India, Caribbean like no other medium: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the role of cricket that serves as a unique bond connecting India with the Caribbean during his interaction with several cricket personalities from the West Indies.
Rankireddy-Shetty in men's doubles semis at China Masters
The top Indian men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty stormed into the semifinals of the China Masters 2024 with an upset victory over second-seeds Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen of Denmark here on Friday.
Junior Asia Cup hockey: Indians eye title defence ahead of 2025 World Cup at home
India aim for successful title defence with Men's Junior Asia Cup 2024 starting in Muscat, Oman next week
Guardiola extends contract with Man City, to stay till 2027
Pep Guardiola has reaffirmed his commitment to Manchester City, signing a two-year contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2027.
ISL 2024-25: Upbeat Punjab FC face tough challenge against NorthEast United FC, aim to maintain perfect home record
Punjab FC will look to maintain their perfect home record as they will host NorthEast United FC tomorrow here at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium as the Indian Super League resumes after the international break.
Gritty India lose to formidable Qatar at FIBA Asia Cup 2025
India put up a brave fight before going down by a 53-69 margin to formidable Qatar in a Group E match at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers at the Nehru Indoor Stadium here on Friday.
ISL: Mohun Bagan Super Giant take on Jamshedpur FC with eye on top spot
Defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant will aim to join leaders Bengaluru FC at the top of the points table when they lock horns with Jamshedpur FC at the iconic Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata in an Indian Super League (ISL) clash on Saturday.
