SAFF Women's Championship
Ritu Porna Chakma cancelled out Pyari Xaxa’s first-half opener before India regained control in the second half with goals from Sanfida Nongrum and Lynda Kom to seal the win.
After a closely contested opening half, India broke the deadlock in the 42nd minute when Pyari's effort took a deflection, looped over Bangladesh goalkeeper Mile Akter and into the net.
Bangladesh responded just before the break through Ritu, who finished calmly in stoppage time.
India regained the lead immediately after the restart with Pyari delivering a cross for Nongrum, who powered a header into the far corner.
The hosts controlled much of the second half with Manisha Kalyan and Kom both going close.
Bangladesh continued to threaten through Ritu and Maria Manda but goalkeeper Panthoi Chanu produced key saves to preserve India's lead.
Lynda eventually put the result beyond doubt in the 82nd minute, capitalising on a defensive error to secure the win as India reclaimed the crown.
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