New Delhi, July 5: Australia underlined their dominance in women’s cricket by defeating England by seven wickets at Lord’s on Sunday to clinch a record-extending seventh ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title. Chasing 151, the Southern Stars cruised to 153/3 in just 17.1 overs, sealing victory with 17 balls to spare and maintaining their perfect record in Women’s T20 World Cup finals.
The triumph also marked captain Sophie Molineux’s first ICC title as Australia’s skipper, as the six-time champions once again rose to the occasion on the biggest stage.
Australia’s successful chase revolved around a match-winning 100-run stand between Beth Mooney and Phoebe Litchfield. After Lauren Bell dismissed Georgia Voll early for nine, the pair counter-attacked brilliantly, taking the game away from England with a flurry of boundaries.
Litchfield played a fearless knock of 48 from 35 deliveries, striking six fours and two sixes, while Mooney once again showcased her big-match pedigree with a composed 64 off 49 balls, an innings featuring 10 boundaries. Their second-wicket partnership came in just 67 balls and effectively ended England’s hopes of defending their total.
One of the highlights of the chase was Litchfield’s stunning reverse-sweep for six off Linsey Smith, while Mooney registered her third consecutive half-century in a Women’s T20 World Cup final. Although both batters fell before the finish, Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner completed the chase comfortably in the 18th over.
England vs Australia: Discplined Bowling From Aussies
Earlier, Australia opted to bowl first after winning the toss and immediately tightened the screws on the hosts. England endured a difficult start, slipping to 32/2 after losing Amy Jones and the tournament-leading run-scorer Danni Wyatt-Hodge inside the powerplay.
Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt held the innings together with an unbeaten 58 off 53 deliveries, while Freya Kemp provided the late acceleration with an unbeaten 44 from just 28 balls.
Their unbroken 80-run partnership for the fifth wicket lifted England to 150/4, a total that ultimately proved well below par against Australia’s formidable batting line-up.
Australia’s bowlers were disciplined throughout the innings. Lucy Hamilton impressed with figures of 1/19, Kim Garth returned 1/20, while Annabel Sutherland removed the dangerous Wyatt-Hodge to ensure England never gained sustained momentum.
The victory further cemented Australia’s status as the greatest team in Women’s T20 World Cup history, with the Southern Stars now boasting an unprecedented seven titles from seven final appearances. Despite England’s defeat, Wyatt-Hodge achieved a personal milestone by becoming the first player to score more than 300 runs in a single edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup.
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup: List Of Winners
Australia won their 7th T20 World Cup, extending their record-breaking dominance in the shortest format. Here is the list of winners:
| Year | Host Country | Winner | Runner-up | Margin of Victory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | England | Australia | England | Won by 7 wickets |
| 2024 | United Arab Emirates | New Zealand | South Africa | Won by 32 runs |
| 2023 | South Africa | Australia | South Africa | Won by 19 runs |
| 2020 | Australia | Australia | India | Won by 85 runs |
| 2018 | West Indies | Australia | England | Won by 8 wickets |
| 2016 | India | West Indies | Australia | Won by 8 wickets |
| 2014 | Bangladesh | Australia | England | Won by 6 wickets |
| 2012 | Sri Lanka | Australia | England | Won by 4 runs |
| 2010 | West Indies | Australia | New Zealand | Won by 3 runs |
| 2009 | England | England | New Zealand | Won by 6 wickets |
Story first published: Monday, July 6, 2026, 1:14 [IST]
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