All-round Australia claim sixth World Cup title

Feb 17, 2013

West Indies were playing their first World Cup final, while Australia were eyeing their sixth title•Getty/ICC

Her partner Rachael Haynes scored 52, laying the foundation for a strong total•Getty Images

But Ellyse Perry played a handy knock of 25, and with Jodie Fields, who scored 36, pushed Australia's score to 259•Getty Images

Their captain Merissa Aguilleira tried to revive the chase with a 31-run stand with Deandra Dottin. But she got out in the 27th over•ICC/Getty

It was their sixth World Cup title•AFP

Australia, after winning the toss, began confidently. Meg Lanning scored 31 in an opening stand of 52•Getty/ICC

Jess Cameron scored an aggressive 75, guiding her side to 181 for 3 in the 36th over before being dismissed•Getty Images

After a nervous start to their chase, West Indies were hurt by Ellyse Perry, who left them struggling at 41 for 3•AFP

Dottin was out soon after, and West Indies didn't last long•ICC/Getty

Australia slumped to 209 for 7, however, as Shaquana Quintyne took three wickets•Getty Images

Middle-order batsman Kyshona Knight retired hurt soon after•ICC/Getty

Their resistance ended in the 44th over, with Lisa Sthalekar taking an acrobatic catch as Australia won the final by 114 runs•AFP