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The Australian women's team bossed England at Lord's on June 5, in the 2026 T20 Women's World Cup, defeating the host country by 7 wickets. Ironically, this is Australia's seventh title in this tournament's history. Australia won their first T20 World Cup in 2010, defeating New Zealand.

 

Years Australia-W won T20 WC

 

Year	Opponent (In the final)	Victory margin
2010	New Zealand	Won by 3 runs
2012	England	Won by 4 runs
2014	England	Won by 6 wickets
2018	England	Won by 8 wickets
2020	India	Won by 85 runs
2023	South Africa	Won by 19 runs
2026	England	Won by 7 wickets

 

This title further made Australia a dominating force in women's cricket. Only three teams, England, West Indies, and New Zealand, could manage to win.

 

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Teams with tiles apart from Australia

 

Teams	Winning Years
England	2009
West Indies	2016
New Zealand	2024

 

England post 150 after Sciver-Brunt, Kemp steady innings

 

England Women put up 150/4 in the Women’s T20 World Cup final at Lord’s on July 5, with captain Nat Sciver-Brunt anchoring the innings through an unbeaten half-century. After being asked to bat, England had an early setback when Amy Jones departed for 6 in the second over. Danni Wyatt-Hodge also could not convert her start and fell for 8, leaving England 32/2 inside five overs.

 

Sciver-Brunt then took charge of the innings alongside Alice Capsey, who added 23 off 20 balls and briefly helped England regain some momentum. However, Capsey’s dismissal in the 10th over was followed quickly by Heather Knight’s wicket, leaving England at 70/4 and in need of a strong finish.

 

That late charge came through Freya Kemp, who played a valuable unbeaten knock of 44 from 28 deliveries. Kemp struck four boundaries and a six, while Sciver-Brunt stayed till the end with 58* off 53 balls. Their unbroken partnership ensured England recovered well from a shaky middle phase and reached a competitive total in the final. For Australia, Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton, Sophie Molineux and Annabel Sutherland picked up one wicket each.

 

Mooney and Litchfield power Australia’s chase

 

Australia’s reply began with an early wicket as Georgia Voll fell for 9, but Beth Mooney and Phoebe Litchfield quickly turned the innings around with a commanding partnership. Mooney was fluent throughout her stay, finding the boundary regularly and keeping the scoreboard moving, while Litchfield matched her intent from the other end with a brisk hand.

 

The pair added the backbone of the chase and put England’s bowlers under sustained pressure. Litchfield eventually departed for 48 off 35 balls after striking six fours and two sixes, but by then Australia were firmly in control. Mooney carried on to score 64 from 49 deliveries before becoming England’s third wicket of the innings.

 

With the target well within reach by that stage, Ellyse Perry remained unbeaten on 13, while Ashleigh Gardner stayed not out on 3 to complete the chase. England’s bowling effort saw wickets for Lauren Bell, Charlie Dean and Sophie Ecclestone, but they struggled to consistently contain Australia’s top order across the innings.