Australia reinforced their dominance of women’s cricket by claiming a record-extending seventh ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title with a comprehensive victory over England at Lord’s, prompting ICC Chairman Jay Shah to describe the sport as being in a “golden era.”
The triumph completed another unbeaten tournament for Australia, who successfully chased 151 with 17 balls to spare. The victory also marked the highest successful run chase in the history of a Women’s T20 World Cup final, further underlining Australia’s sustained success on the global stage.
Jay Shah hails the growth of the women’s game
Following Australia’s victory, Shah presented the Women’s T20 World Cup trophy to Australia Captain Sophie Molineux before later sharing a message on X congratulating both finalists and reflecting on the progress of the women’s game.
Jay Shah, ICC Chairman, wrote on X: “Congratulations to @CricketAus on winning their 7th @ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title with another incredible campaign. Huge credit to @englandcricket too – fantastic runners-up but champions in spirit. This tournament reminded us why women’s cricket is unmissable – power, passion, and pure class on display from start to finish. Thank you to both teams and everyone who made this World Cup so special. Women’s cricket is in a golden era!”
Congratulations to @CricketAus on winning their 7th @ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title with another incredible campaign. Huge credit to @englandcricket too – fantastic runners-up but champions in spirit. This tournament reminded us why women’s cricket is unmissable – power,… pic.twitter.com/lcNYrmuKa1
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) July 5, 2026
Australia dominate another global final
After choosing to bowl first, Australia restricted England to 150/4 despite an unbeaten 58 from England Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt and 44 from Freya Kemp. The pair rebuilt the innings with an 80-run partnership after England had slipped to 70/4, while Annabel Sutherland, Sophie Molineux, Lucy Hamilton and Kim Garth each picked up one wicket.
Australia’s reply was built around Beth Mooney, who top-scored with 64 from 49 deliveries to register her ninth Women’s T20 World Cup half-century, equalling Nat Sciver-Brunt’s record for the most fifties in the tournament.
Phoebe Litchfield continued her impressive rise with 48 from 35 balls as she combined with Mooney for a match-winning 100-run partnership after Georgia Voll’s early dismissal. Although both batters departed before the finish, Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner completed the chase without any late drama.
ICC celebrates Australia’s latest title
The ICC also marked Australia’s triumph with a post on X following the final.
The ICC posted on X: “Australia reign supreme once again to seal the Women’s #T20WorldCup title in emphatic fashion.”
Australia reign supreme once again to seal the Women's #T20WorldCup title in emphatic fashion 👏
📝: https://t.co/2rOF2MUQPU pic.twitter.com/waPf5SK7qW
— ICC (@ICC) July 5, 2026
Australia’s latest triumph extended their remarkable record in the Women’s T20 World Cup and concluded another tournament that showcased the continued growth and global appeal of the women’s game.
