England Women implode from 67 for 0 to 117 for 7

Australia v England, Women's World T20, 1st semi-final, Delhi
Australia Women's openers - Alyssa Healy and Elyse Villani - put on a quick 41 for the first wicket© IDI/Getty Images
© IDI/Getty ImagesAustralia Women's openers - Alyssa Healy and Elyse Villani - put on a quick 41 for the first wicket
Both batsmen, however, fell in successive overs as England Women fought back© IDI/Getty Images
© IDI/Getty ImagesBoth batsmen, however, fell in successive overs as England Women fought back
But captain Meg Lanning sussed out the slow surface and knocked the ball into the gaps, putting her side back on track© Getty Images
© Getty ImagesBut captain Meg Lanning sussed out the slow surface and knocked the ball into the gaps, putting her side back on track
She made 55 off 50 balls, including six fours© Getty Images
© Getty ImagesShe made 55 off 50 balls, including six fours
England produced some late strikes, including the wicket of Lanning, but Australia finished with a competitive total of 132 for 6© Associated Press
© Associated PressEngland produced some late strikes, including the wicket of Lanning, but Australia finished with a competitive total of 132 for 6
Charlotte Edwards ensured England got off to a strong start with a 29-ball 31© Getty Images
© Getty ImagesCharlotte Edwards ensured England got off to a strong start with a 29-ball 31
Edwards found good support from Tammy Beaumont, who chipped in with 32 off 40 balls© Getty Images
© Getty ImagesEdwards found good support from Tammy Beaumont, who chipped in with 32 off 40 balls
Australia's bowlers, though, squeezed England's misfiring middle order© Getty Images
© Getty ImagesAustralia's bowlers, though, squeezed England's misfiring middle order
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© Getty Images
© Getty ImagesThe 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 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© IDI/Getty Images
© IDI/Getty ImagesThe 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
Megan Schutt was the pick of Australia's bowlers, claiming figures of 2 for 15© AFP
© AFPMegan Schutt was the pick of Australia's bowlers, claiming figures of 2 for 15
The win left Australia eyeing their fourth successive World T20 title© Associated Press
© Associated PressThe win left Australia eyeing their fourth successive World T20 title

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