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England Women implode from 67 for 0 to 117 for 7

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