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England book final place

England clinched a place in the Women's World Cup final with a comfortable 146-run win against West Indies at the Drummoyne Oval in Sydney.

The top-order again paved the way for victory, with opening duo Sarah Taylor (78) and Caroline Atkins (50) laying the foundation for their score of 236 for eight after batting first. The opening pair put on 134 for the first wicket before Claire Taylor hit a quickfire 65 from 56 balls.

West Indies' reply was quickly undermined by early wickets as they slumped to 22 for four, before eventually being bowled out for just 90 in 38.2 overs.

Spinner Laura Marsh was the pick of the bowlers, taking three for 17, and claimed the final wicket of Anisa Mohammed to book England's place the final for the first time since 1993.

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