Both batsmen, however, fell in successive overs as England Women fought back
Both batsmen, however, fell in successive overs as England Women fought backIDI/Getty Images
But captain Meg Lanning sussed out the slow surface and knocked the ball into the gaps, putting her side back on track
But captain Meg Lanning sussed out the slow surface and knocked the ball into the gaps, putting her side back on trackGetty Images
She made 55 off 50 balls, including six fours
She made 55 off 50 balls, including six foursGetty Images
England produced some late strikes, including the wicket of Lanning, but Australia finished with a competitive total of 132 for 6
England produced some late strikes, including the wicket of Lanning, but Australia finished with a competitive total of 132 for 6Associated Press
Charlotte Edwards ensured England got off to a strong start with a 29-ball 31
Charlotte Edwards ensured England got off to a strong start with a 29-ball 31Getty Images
Edwards found good support from Tammy Beaumont, who chipped in with 32 off 40 balls
Edwards found good support from Tammy Beaumont, who chipped in with 32 off 40 ballsGetty Images

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Australia's bowlers, though, squeezed England's misfiring middle order
Australia's bowlers, though, squeezed England's misfiring middle orderGetty Images
The onus then fell on Sarah Taylor who hit 21 before popping a catch behind to Healy. By then, England were reduced to 103 for 5
The onus then fell on Sarah Taylor who hit 21 before popping a catch behind to Healy. By then, England were reduced to 103 for 5Getty Images
The collapse seeped into the lower order as well. England slumped from 67 for 0 to 117 for 7 and eventually fell short by five runs
The collapse seeped into the lower order as well. England slumped from 67 for 0 to 117 for 7 and eventually fell short by five runsIDI/Getty Images
Megan Schutt was the pick of Australia's bowlers, claiming figures of 2 for 15
Megan Schutt was the pick of Australia's bowlers, claiming figures of 2 for 15AFP
The win left Australia eyeing their fourth successive World T20 title
The win left Australia eyeing their fourth successive World T20 titleAssociated Press