Summary

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  • Australia win by 19 runs to win sixth Women's T20 World Cup

  • Success is their third title in a row

  • South Africa were playing in their first final for either their men's or women's side

  • Beth Mooney made unbeaten 74 in Australia's 156-6

  1. Postpublished at 13:56 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2023

    Ffion Wynne
    BBC Sport in Cape Town

    Sune LuusImage source, Getty Images

    Sune Luus made that catch look a lot easier than it was - a stunning effort.

    The crowd literally went silent as the ball was in the air, heaping the pressure on her, and it did go a long way in the air.

    Another wicket at a key moment, just as the Aussies were kicking on.

    Still no Meg Lanning...

  2. Postpublished at 13:56 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2023

    Daniel Norcross
    BBC Test Match Special

    This is a statement of intent to send Grace Harris out.

  3. Aus 83-2published at 12 overs

    Grace HarrisImage source, Getty Images

    Grace Harris is the new batter and gets off the mark with a single.

  4. Postpublished at 13:55 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2023

    Alex Hartley
    Former England bowler on BBC Test Match Special

    It is a wonderful catch. Tryon is running to the captain with her arms pumping.

    The Australians still look relaxed in the dugout.

  5. Postpublished at 13:55 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2023

    Daniel Norcross
    BBC Test Match Special

    South Africa's Shabnim Ismail (L), South Africa's Sune Luus (C) and South Africa's Chloe Tryon (R) celebrate after the dismissal of Australia's Ashleigh Gardner (not seen) during the final T20 women's World Cup cricket match between South Africa and AustraliaImage source, Getty Images

    Tyron is ecstatic. It is a brilliant piece of captaincy from Sune Luus to bring Tryon on.

  6. wicket

    WICKETpublished at 11.4 overs

    Gardner c Luus b Tryon 29 (Aus 82-2)

    That's Ashleigh Gardner gone.

    Left-arm spinner Chloe Tryon comes to bowl her first over.

    Gardner comes down the wicket, hits it toward long-off where South Africa skipper Sune Luus makes a difficult catch seem very simple.

  7. Aus 79-1published at 11 overs

    Beth MooneyImage source, Getty Images

    Marizanne Kapp is back into the attack.

    There's two singles to start and then an attempted ramp shot from Beth Mooney but it didn't go anywhere. She is starting to look frustrated.

    Kapp comes round the wicket for her final ball and it's been fumbled by Sinalo Jafta behind the stumps. It is called a wide and Australia get through for a single.

  8. Postpublished at 13:46 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2023

    Alex Hartley
    Former England bowler on BBC Test Match Special

    South Africa cans with posts for Tazmin BritsImage source, Getty Images

    It has been good from both teams. It has been swinging both ways.

    But Australia are probably on top. They have the capability to accelerate in the last six or seven overs.

  9. Postpublished at 13:45 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2023

    Thanks Joe!

    It's been a good start from South Africa but they need to get a few more wickets as Australia still have some big hitters to come.

  10. drinks break

    Drinks breakpublished at 13:44 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2023

    Australia's Ashleigh Gardner (R), Australia's Beth Mooney (C) and Australia's Alana King (L) talk between overs during the final T20 women's World Cup cricket match between South Africa and Australia at Newlands Stadium in Cape TownImage source, Getty Images

    Right then, drinks just as Australia are gaining some momentum.

    Um-E-Aymen Babar will take you through until the halfway stage of this intriguing T20 World Cup final.

  11. Aus 73-1published at 10 overs

    And we finish with a dot as Gardner swings and misses.

    Not bad from either side as we reach the halfway stage of Australia's innings.

  12. Aus 70-1published at 9.1 overs

    Australia are well on top now as Mooney joins the party, driving Ayabonga Khaka for four more.

  13. Postpublished at 13:41 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2023

    Alex Hartley
    Former England bowler on BBC Test Match Special

    Ash Gardner and Beth Mooney punch glovesImage source, Getty Images

    This is where Australia are dangerous - two set batters and the freedom to be aggressive.

  14. Aus 66-1published at 9 overs

    Chance to finish the over!

    De Klerk gets one to bounce high off the surface which Gardner almost top-edges to the keeper but the ball lands harmlessly short.

  15. Postpublished at 13:40 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2023

    Alex Hartley
    Former England bowler on BBC Test Match Special

    The first one was a good shot but that wasn't a good delivery. It was a freebie for Gardner.

  16. 6 runs

    Aus 66-1published at 8.5 overs

    And another six! This one over the covers. Gardner is in the groove.

  17. Postpublished at 13:39 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2023

    Alex Hartley
    Former England bowler on BBC Test Match Special

    Ash GardnerImage source, Getty Images

    Gardner held the pose. She is ticking very nicely. This is why she came in at number three.

  18. Postpublished at 13:39 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2023

    Henry Moeran
    BBC Test Match Special commentator

    It's a brilliant shot. Almost effortless from Gardner.

  19. 6 runs

    Aus 60-1published at 8.4 overs

    Shot!

    Ash Gardner gets the first maximum of the final, coming down the ground and launching one over the top.

  20. Aus 54-1published at 8.3 overs

    Ouch! Ash Gardner smashes the ball against the legs of her partner Beth Mooney at the non-striker's end.

    Saved four runs that.