Every run was cheered for, every boundary hooted and every wicket sparked a near frenzy as India Women went on to clinch the 2016 ACC Women's Asia Cup T20 title with a convincing 17-run victory over Pakistan at the Asian Institute of Technology Cricket Ground on the outskirts of Bangkok on Sunday (December 4).

Indian fans outnumbered those of Pakistan but the intensity on the either side never died down even as clouds scattered off and temperatures soared with every passing ball of the game. On the field, the familiar hands of Mithali Raj propelled India to a commanding score of 121 for 5, which the bowlers defended with consummate ease as the Harmanpreet Kaur-led team