Australia win seventh Women’s T20 World Cup title

Australia captured a record seventh ICC Women's T20 World Cup title on Sunday, defeating hosts England by seven wickets in front of more than 28,000 fans at Lord's Cricket Ground in London. The victory capped an unbeaten run through the tournament and reasserted Australia's dominance in the format.icc-cricket

Clinical Chase Seals the Crown

Chasing England's total of 150 for four, Australia reached 153 for three in just 17.1 overs, registering the highest successful run chase in a Women's T20 World Cup final. Beth Mooney anchored the innings with 64 off 49 balls, while Phoebe Litchfield contributed 48 off 35, the pair putting on a century stand in 67 balls that effectively decided the match. Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner then guided Australia across the finish line.icc-cricket

Mooney, who was named Player of the Tournament, scored her third half-century in a T20 World Cup final, adding to her efforts in the 2020 and 2023 deciders. The 32-year-old had been the tournament's most consistent performer, entering the final as the world's top-ranked T20I batter.wikipedia+2

England's Total Falls Short

England won the toss and batted first but lost both openers inside the powerplay. Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt top-scored with a battling 58 off 53 balls, while Freya Kemp's quickfire 44 off 28 provided late impetus in an 80-run unbeaten partnership. Australia's bowling attack shared the wickets among Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton, Annabel Sutherland, and Sophie Molineux, maintaining discipline throughout.icc-cricket

Australia's Unmatched Record

The triumph gives Australia seven T20 World Cup titles and extends their record to a 14th women's World Cup overall across formats. Having entered the tournament as six-time champions, they went unbeaten through all seven matches in England. The final marked the fourth time the two sides have met in a T20 World Cup decider, following clashes in 2012, 2014, and 2018.icc-cricket+1