Dhaka, June 6 -- India regained the South Asian women's football crown on Saturday, defeating holders Bangladesh 3-1 in the SAFF Women's Championship final at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa.

The defeat shattered Bangladesh's hopes of a third consecutive title, ending their brief regional dominance and handing India a record sixth championship.

Bangladesh head coach Peter Butler shook up his starting lineup for the decider, bringing in star forwards Tohura Khatun and Shamsunnahar Junior. Both teams squandered early chances in a high-tempo opening before India broke the deadlock in the 42nd minute.

Pyari Xaxa pounced on a defensive lapse to hit a strike that deflected off defender Suravi Akter Afrin, looping over an advanced Mile Ak...