Australia bt West Indies by 71 runs In 2016 the Windies successfully chased down 149 to lift the title in Kolkata, but achieving something similar in Thursday’s semi-final proved a step too far as they fell woefully short on home soil. Alyssa Healy (46) and Meg Lanning (31) helped Australia reach 142-5 from their 20 overs in Antigua, the pair sharing a 51-run partnership for the second wicket. 1 9996-nonopta-8645 Late runs from Rachael Haynes (25 not out) helped the Southern Stars to a competitive total, but they needn’t have worried as West Indies’ top order crumbled against disciplined bowling. Heartbreak for the @windieswomen after missing out on the #WT20 final ?#WIvAUS #WatchThis pic.twitter.com/F88aDSXXcT — ICC World Twenty20 (@WorldT20) November 23, 2018 After Hayley Matthews’ (5) run out in the second over, the hosts lost wickets at regular intervals through a string of poorly timed shots. Australia caught well in the outfield to reduce the Windies to 45-6, Ellyse Perry (2-2) removing the dangerous Deandra Dottin for just six. There was little resistance elsewhere in the batting line-up and only captain Stafanie Taylor (16) reached double figures as her side were skittled for 71, handing Australia a comprehensive victory. The…