Three-time winners Australia knocked out hosts and defending champions West Indies with a 71-run victory at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua.

The clash was a repeat of the 2016 final and the Australians, winners in 2010, 2012 and 2014, posted 142-5 after being asked to bat.

Alyssa Healy blasted 46 from 38 deliveries and the home side then collapsed in reply to 71 all out.

Six Australian bowlers took wickets, including right-arm quick Ellyse Perry, who ended with figures of 2-2.

England, the inaugural winners in 2009, cruised past India by eight wickets.

The Indians won the toss and elected to bat, but were dismissed for 112 as off break bowler Heather Knight took 3-9.

Amy Jones and Natalie Sciver finished unbeaten on 53 and 52 respectively as the total was chased down in 17.1 overs.

The final will be played on Saturday (November 24) in Antigua.

Australia beat England in both the 2012 and 2014 finals.