?West Indies dethrones Australia to win maiden ICC Women’s World Twenty20 title

“It was fantastic to see the men's team supporting us at the ground,” said Taylor. “In fact, Darren Sammy (the men’s captain) had sent me a text message this morning saying we were going to win. I am happy we proved him right.”

Lanning was understandably disappointed but conceded that the West Indies deserved to win.

“We did not get the result we wanted, but full credit to the West Indies for the way they came out with the bat,” the Australian captain said.

“I felt we were a few runs short because 160 would have been nice. But we could have defended 148 if we bowled well. That was not to be. But I am proud of the effort everyone put in to get us here.”

Matthews, adjudged the player of the match, was delighted. “Words can’t explain what I feel now,” she said, adding: “To be able to take the trophy home is a great feeling.”

Summarised scores:
West Indies beat Australia by eight wickets in Kolkata
Australia 148-5, 20 overs (Elyse Villani 52, Meg Lanning 52, Ellyse Perry 28; Deandra Dottin 2-33, Hayley Matthews 1-13, Anisa Mohammed 1-19)
West Indies 149-2, 19.3 overs (Hayley Matthews 66, Stafanie Taylor 59, Deandra Dottin 19 not out; Kristen Beams 1-27)