In ICC Women's World Cup cricket, defending champions Australia began their campaign beating West Indies by eight wickets at Taunton in England today. Chasing a target of 205, Austarlian eves reached it by losing 2 wickets in just 38.1 overs. For Australia, Nicole Bolton scored 107 off 152 balls and her opening partner Bethany Mooney added 70 off 117 balls. Earlier, West Indies won the toss and elected to bat first. Australian bowlers put up an impressive bowling effort to dismiss the West Indies for 204 in 47.5 overs. Ellyse Perry took three wickets for Australia. Hosts England will take on Pakistan at Leicester tomorrow.