Updated On: 03 April, 2022 03:10 PM IST | Christchurch | IANS
After Alyssa Healy`s 170 propelled Australia to a gigantic 356/5 in 50 overs, England fought hard, thanks to Sciver. But she ran out of partners as England were all out for 285 in 43.4 overs

Australian women`s cricket team celebrate their Women`s World Cup final win. Picture/ AFP
England vice-captain Nat Sciver made an unbeaten 148 but her heroic efforts went in vain as Australia beat England by 71 runs to be crowned winners of ICC Women`s Cricket World Cup at Hagley Oval on Sunday.
It also marks Australia`s seventh World Cup title, completing a turnaround from the shock semifinal exit in the 2017 edition in England.