Australia Clinches Seventh ICC Women's T20 World Cup with Iconic Celebration

Australia has clinched its seventh ICC Women's T20 World Cup title, with captain Sophie Molineux celebrating in the spirit of Shane Warne. The match saw Beth Mooney shine with a half-century, leading her team to victory over England. Molineux's tribute to Warne added a nostalgic touch to the celebration, reminiscent of the late cricket legend's iconic moments. With impressive performances throughout the tournament, Mooney was named both 'Player of the Match' and 'Player of the Tournament'. Discover the highlights of this thrilling match and the remarkable achievements of the Australian team.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 6, 2026, 13:11 IST

Historic Victory for Australia

After achieving a record seventh ICC Women's T20 World Cup title, Australian captain Sophie Molineux paid homage to the legendary Shane Warne by mimicking his famous celebration from the Lord's balcony on Sunday.

Beth Mooney, known as the ultimate 'clutch-girl' for Australia, scored a crucial half-century, while Phoebe Litchfield's explosive performance propelled the team to chase down a target of 151 runs, securing victory with seven wickets in hand and 17 balls remaining.

A Tribute to Shane Warne

In a moment of pure joy post-match, Sophie celebrated by pouring a beer over her head, reminiscent of Shane Warne's playful spirit and his fondness for celebrations involving drinks and fun.

Warne famously celebrated after winning the 1997 Ashes at Trent Bridge by pouring beer on himself from the balcony. Molineux mirrored this iconic moment, holding a stump aloft while her teammates joined in the festivities.

Match Summary: Australia Dominates England

In the match, England batted first but struggled, finding themselves at 70/4. However, skipper Nat Sciver Brunt (58* off 53 balls, including five fours) and Freya Kamp (44* off 28 balls, with four boundaries and a six) combined for an impressive 80-run partnership, leading England to a total of 150/4 in their 20 overs.

Kim Garth (1/20) and Molineux (1/32) were standout bowlers, each completing their full quota of four overs.

During Australia's chase, they lost Georgia Voll (9) early on, but Mooney's 64 runs off 49 balls (10 fours) and Litchfield's 48 off 35 balls (six fours and two sixes) set a solid foundation for Ellyse Perry (13*) and Ash Gardner (3*) to seal the win.

Mooney's Stellar Performance

Mooney, named 'Player of the Match', continued her impressive streak in the women's T20 World Cup knockouts, amassing 424 runs in 10 innings at an average of 70.66 and a strike rate nearing 133, including five fifties.

Additionally, she earned the 'Player of the Tournament' title with 238 runs in seven innings, averaging 47.6 and boasting a strike rate over 142, along with three fifties.