Australia Secures Seventh Women's T20 World Cup Title in Thrilling Final
Australia Triumphs in Women's T20 World Cup Final
London [UK], July 6: ICC Chairman Jay Shah praised the remarkable progress of women's cricket following Australia's victory in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, where they defeated England by seven wickets at Lord's on Sunday, marking their seventh title.
The Australian team showcased their dominance by successfully chasing down a target of 151 runs with 17 balls remaining, in front of a record audience exceeding 28,000 at the historic venue. This win also set a new record for the highest successful run chase in a Women’s T20 World Cup final, ending England's flawless home World Cup record.
In a post on X, Shah extended his congratulations to both teams, stating, “Kudos to @CricketAus for clinching their 7th @ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title with an outstanding performance. A big shoutout to @englandcricket as well – fantastic runners-up and champions in spirit. This tournament showcased why women’s cricket is essential to watch – filled with power, passion, and pure class from start to finish. Thank you to both teams and everyone involved in making this World Cup memorable. Women’s cricket is truly in a golden era!”
The International Cricket Council also celebrated Australia’s victory on X, declaring, “Australia reigns supreme once again, sealing the Women’s #T20WorldCup title in style.”
Australia's chase was anchored by Beth Mooney, who scored 64 runs after forming a crucial partnership with Phoebe Litchfield.
Despite an early loss of opener Georgia Voll to Lauren Bell, Mooney and Litchfield quickly took charge, leading Australia to a powerplay total of 62/1, the second-highest in a Women’s T20 World Cup knockout match, before surpassing the 100-run mark in the 11th over.
Litchfield narrowly missed a half-century, scoring 48 runs before being dismissed by Charlie Dean, while Mooney achieved her ninth Women’s T20 World Cup fifty, tying Nat Sciver-Brunt’s record for the most fifties in the tournament's history. Mooney was eventually out for 64, but Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner ensured a smooth finish to the chase.
Earlier, England managed to recover from early challenges to set a total of 150/4 after being put to bat first. Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt remained not out on 58 from 53 balls, while Freya Kemp added a significant 44 runs off 28 balls, forming an 80-run partnership that salvaged the innings after England had stumbled to 70/4.
Australia's disciplined bowling was spearheaded by Annabel Sutherland, Sophie Molineux, Lucy Hamilton, and Kim Garth, each taking one wicket, as the batters delivered another commanding performance, solidifying Australia’s position as the top team in women’s T20 cricket.