London | India bowed out of the Women's T20 World Cup after a six-wicket loss to six-time champions Australia here on Sunday.

India, riding on a fine 56 from Harmanpreet Kaur, made 170 for 4 in the allotted 20 overs with Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma also chipping in with 38 and 34 respectively.

However, Australia scored the required runs in 19 overs with Ellyse Perry (56) and Ashleigh Gardner (53 not out) being the main architects of the win.'

With South Africa defeating Bangladesh by four wickets earlier in the day, Australia and the Proteas moved into the semifinals from Group A.

Australia finished their group engagements with 10 points, followed by South Africa on eight from five. India finished with six points.

Brief scores:

India 170 for 4 in 20 overs (Smriti Mandhana 38, Shafali Verma 34, Jemimah Rodrigues 34 retd hurt, Harmanpreet Kaur 56; Sophie Molineux 2/46).

Australia 172 for 4 in 19 overs (Beth Mooney 22, Phoebe Litchfield 24, Ashleigh Gardner 53, Ellyse Perry 56).