West Indies women crowned World Champions

West Indies women lifted a historic World Twenty20 title after overpowering defending champions Australia by eight wickets in the final at Eden Gardens here today.

Brief Scores:

Australia women: 148 for 5 in 20 overs (Meg Lanning 52, Elyse Vilani 52; Deandra Dottin 2/33).

West Indies women: 149 for 2 in 19.3 overs.(Hayley Matthews 66, Staphnie Taylor 59; Kristen Beams 1/27).