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

Live Reporting

Matthew Henry

  1. Alex Hartley
    Former England bowler on BBC Test Match Special

    It seems really really unlikely. If only they'd got off to a better start in the powerplay.

  2. SA 75-3

    I have criticised South Africa's batting but this Australia attack has a bit of everything, doesn't it?

    This was the wicket of Kapp by Gardner earlier.

  3. SA 73-3

    Need 84 more runs from 42 balls

    Aaaaand the six is followed by two dots. It is those run-less deliveries that will cost South Africa.

    Still, 14 runs from the over...

  4. Daniel Norcross
    BBC Test Match Special

    outh African supporters celebrate after South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt (not seen) hit a six during the final T20 women's World Cup cricket match between South Africa and Australia at Newlands Stadium in Cape TownGetty Images

    That's immense! Ecstasy and joy unbound. Is this the over that will kickstart the attack?

  5. 6 runs

    SA 73-3

    That's BIG!

    A superb shot from Laura Wolvaardt. The crowd believes again.

  6. SA 67-3

    Tahlia McGrath bowls a second no-ball in her over! South Africa failed to make the most of the first free hit.

    What can Wolvaardt do with this one?

  7. Georgia Elwiss
    England all-rounder on BBC Test Match Special

    I think South Africa's story is amazing from losing their first game to making it to the semi-finals. As Firdose Moonda said before the game, they've already won.

  8. There has not been enough of this...

  9. SA 59-3

    Need 98 more runs from 48 balls

    Chloe Tryon cuts into a gap but this relentless, party-spoiling Australian unit, a team of Stormtroopers dressed in yellow, swoop in to prevent four runs.

    Laura Wolvaardt has played some nice shots but only has 30 from 32 balls. Not quick enough.

  10. Georgia Elwiss
    England all-rounder on BBC Test Match Special

    Meg Lanning can turn to anyone in this side and they'll do a good job for her.

  11. It has all been a bit tame from South Africa with the bat...

  12. SA 55-3

    Need 102 more runs from 54 balls

    Well Chloe Tryon was going to have to play a big hand in this innings for South Africa to win. She has nine overs to do something incredibly special.

    Chloe TryonGetty Images

  13. Georgia Elwiss
    England all-rounder on BBC Test Match Special

    Not a great start after the drinks break however now Chloe Tryon comes to the crease and she can get them out of this.

  14. Daniel Norcross
    BBC Test Match Special

    There was never really a run there.

  15. wicket

    WICKET

    Luus run out (Mooney) 2 (SA 54-3)

    This is all very disappointing. A comical mix-up with the running now follows this stodgy start.

    Sune Luus has to sacrifice herself. Laura Wolvaardt shakes her head.

  16. SA 52-2

    Tahlia McGrath is on to bowl the 11th over.

    You guessed it. She starts with a dot ball.

  17. Georgia Elwiss
    England all-rounder on BBC Test Match Special

    Laura WolvaardtGetty Images

    What South Africa are doing for women's cricket is something else and it won't settle in for weeks and months afterwards. They still have some power hitting to come with Chloe Tryon.

  18. Henry Moeran
    BBC Test Match Special commentator

    From here it's going to be some effort. If Australia start feeling the pressure then it could be different.

    What South Africa can't do is let the opportunity pass them by.

  19. SA 52-2

    Target 157

    The worm shows South Africa are 21 runs behind Australia. South Africa are 52 for 2 after 10 overs. At the same stage Australia were 73 for 1.BBC Sport

    Yet again, even with the boundary, Australia keep a lid on the scoring.

    We're halfway through and South Africa need another 105 runs.

    Big ask.

  20. SA 50-2

    Laura Wolvaardt has got to go for it now.

    This is too short from spinner Georgia Wareham and the stylish South African right-hander pulls the ball for four.