Chasing a victory target of 143 runs set by reigning champions Australia, England were 81 for 4 in 13 overs in the final of the ICC Women's World Twenty20 Cricket World Cup, when reports last came in. Earlier England won the toss and elected to field against Australia at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Australia scored 142 for 4 in the stipulated 20 overs.