Regardless of which team raises the trophy at Kolkata's Eden Gardens on Sunday, Women's World T20 history will be made.
For the Commonwealth Bank Southern Stars, a chance to claim a remarkable fourth consecutive World T20 title is on the line, a prize which would add to an already bulging trophy cabinet that boasts the 2010, 2012 and 2014 gongs (not to mention the most recent one-day World Cup and the Women's Ashes).
For the West Indies, it's a chance to claim their maiden title in a world tournament. This is their first World T20 finals appearance, after being knocked out of the semi-finals of the last three editions.
It's also the first time a team other than Australia, England or New Zealand will play in the World T20 finale.
Both teams have had their fair share of ups and downs since arriving in India.
After a slow start with a scare against South Africa and a loss to New Zealand, Australia produced two emphatic wins to seal a semi-final berth, where they fought out a thrilling five-run win over England.
West Indies edged past Pakistan by four runs in their opening match, before a 49-run victory over Bangladesh.
Their World T20 campaign was on the line after their one-wicket, final-ball defeat to England in Dharamshala, but a tight three-run win over India sealed their semi-finals berth, where they trumped tournament favourites New Zealand by six runs.
The teams
Australia made one change for the semi-final, bringing back off-spinner Erin Osborne – who is managing a split webbing injury in her bowling hand – in place of young left-arm quick Lauren Cheatle.
Given the semi-final win over England was their best performance of the tournament yet, it seems unlikely the Southern Stars will mess with a winning formula.
The West Indies brought Britney Cooper back into their XI for the semi-final and the move paid big dividends, as the right-hander scored 61 from 48 balls, her highest T20 score from 45 matches.
They have stuck to a steady line-up through the second half of the tournament otherwise, so they will likely continue with the combination for the final.
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Possible Australia XI: Elyse Villani, Alyssa Healy (wk), Meg Lanning (c), Ellyse Perry, Alex Blackwell, Jess Jonassen, Beth Mooney, Erin Osborne, Rene Farrell, Megan Schutt, Kristen Beams
Possible West Indies XI: Hayley Matthews, Stafanie Taylor, Britney Cooper, Deandra Dottin, Stacy-Ann King, Merissa Aguilleira, Shemaine Campbelle, Shaquana Quintyne , Anisa Mohammed , Afy Fletcher , Shamilia Connell
The contest
Both teams have plenty of weapons at their disposal with both bat and ball, but on the world stage in front of a packed house at Eden Gardens, this match could come down to which side is able to thrive under pressure.
The Southern Stars, with their vast experience in World tournaments, may have the upper hand in this department.
With England seemingly cruising towards a semi-final win mid-way through their chase on Wednesday, Australia kept their cool and pulled off a remarkable fight back to win by five runs.
Close wins in finals have become their speciality and they seem to pull out their best when under pressure.
West Indies, on the other hand, are playing in a World T20 final for the first time, so it will be interesting to see whether they thrive or flounder in the heat of the final.
Captain Stafanie Taylor strangled the Kiwi run-chase with three wickets in the 17th and 19th overs of the semi-final, but a concern for the West Indies camp was their lack of calm under pressure, with a series of errors allowing the White Ferns to stay in the hunt until the final ball.
The players to watch
Meg Lanning: Australia's skipper is the best batter in the world right now, so it's hardly surprising she's been the most productive Australian runs scorer so far. Her half-century against England in the semi-final was pivotal, while she impressed everyone when she overcame gastro to guide her team home against South Africa.
Megan Schutt: The medium-pacer is Australia's highest wicket taker with seven scalps and has consistently managed to take key wickets when her team needs it the most. Her fielding has been just as exciting, with her athletic dives saving crucial runs against England.
Stafanie Taylor: The West Indies skipper is her team's highest run scorer and top wicket taker, so stopping her will be the key for Australia. She's scored 187 runs to date, second only to England captain Charlotte Edwards, while her eight wickets are only bettered by Kiwi pair Sophie Devine and Leigh Kasperek.
Deandra Dottin: One of the hardest hitters in the women's game, Dottin can single-handedly take a game away from a team. She's also shown her death-bowling skills this tournament, seeing the Windies home against India and New Zealand.
The history
Where Australia's semi-final clash with England was steeped in history and classic World T20 match-ups, the Southern Stars' record against the West Indies is a much shorter tale.
The teams have met eight times in T20 Internationals, with Australia winning on all occasions. In a four-game series in November 2014, the Southern Stars romped to a 4-0 win on home turf.
They have met four times in World T20 events, the most recent of which was in Bangladesh in 2014, when the Southern Stars claimed an eight-run semi-final victory.
Their most recent showdown was in a warm-up match in Chennai earlier this month, when Australia cruised to a 43-run victory, scoring 3-139 before bowing their Caribbean rivals out for 96.
However, Australian coach Matthew Mott has already warned not to read too much into that result.
"I wouldn't take too much from the warm-up match," Mott told cricket.com.au on Thursday.
"The warm-up match was about getting a feel for the conditions and they'd be a completely different side to play now. They'll be full of confidence, they've had some strong wins."
The forecast
A hot day with a maximum temperature of 35 degrees Celsius is tipped, with the possibility of rain or thunderstorm and humidity at 69 per cent.
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