Sri Lanka, who were playing their first tournament final in 14 years, imploded after opting to bat on a slow and turning pitch.
They could only manage 65 for nine which India knocked off in 8.3 overs. Smriti Mandhana struck a sublime 51 not out off 25 balls.
It was a procession after Sri Lankan skipper Chamari Athapaththu got run out in the third over following a mix up with Anushka Sanjeewani who too got run out six balls later.
As It HappenedRenuka, who has been in top form since the Commonwealth Games in August, sent back Hasini Perera on the very first ball she faced.
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