Elyse Villani got off to a sparkling start as Australia scored 54 in the powerplay.

Hayley Matthews had Alyssa Healy caught and bowled to give West Indies the early breakthrough.

Meg Lanning won the toss and elected to bat in the big final.

Stafanie Taylor, Captain of the West Indies,played second fiddle to Matthews's belligerence to perfection.

Hayley Matthews got West Indies' chase of 149 off to a brisk start.

Hayley Matthews and Stefanie Taylor cracked 50s each in a 120-run opening stand to set the platform for West Indies' chase.

Hayley Matthews braved cramps but struck a 45-ball 66 before being by dismissed Kristen Beams.

Elyse Villani added 77 for the second wicket with captain Meg Lanning as Australia continued to score at a brisk rate.

Meg Lanning scored a brisk 52 before she was dismissed Anisa Mohammed.

Anisa Mohammed received treatment mid-innings.

Elyse Villani scored 52 off 36 before a slower ball from Dottin dismissed her.

Stefanie Taylor lifts the Women's World T20 after defeating Australia by eight wickets in the final.

Stefanie Taylor fell at the cusp of victory but Deandra Dottin ensured West Indies were home and dry without any hiccups.

West Indies' players celebrate after victory in the World T20 final.

Darren Sammy and West Indies' men's team rushed to the field to celebrate with the women after their win.