Australia Clinch Record Seventh Women's T20 World Cup Crown, Defeating England by Seven Wickets
Beth Mooney's unbeaten 64 and Phoebe Litchfield's 48 anchored Australia's successful chase at Lord's on Sunday.
The story
The final of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 saw Australia claim their record seventh title, overcoming hosts England by seven wickets at Lord's on Sunday. A record crowd of over 28,000 witnessed Australia chase down England's total of 150 for 4 with 17 balls to spare. England's innings was anchored by captain Nat Sciver-Brunt's unbeaten 58 and a vital 80-run partnership with Freya Kemp, who scored 44. However, Australia's disciplined bowling restricted England, ensuring they did not set a more challenging target.
In response, Australia's chase was spearheaded by a superb 64 from 49 balls by Beth Mooney, who was later named Player of the Final and Player of the Tournament. Mooney, alongside Phoebe Litchfield, who hit an enterprising 48 off 35 balls, built a crucial 100-run partnership that took the game away from England. Despite losing a couple of late wickets, Australia comfortably reached 153 for 3 in 17.1 overs, completing the highest successful run chase in a Women's T20 World Cup final. This victory extended Australia's dominance in women's cricket.
Latest results
| Match | Format | Result | Star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia Women vs England Women | WT20I | Australia Women won by 7 wickets | Beth Mooney (Aus) 64* (49) |
Series in play
England Women vs India Women T20I series. The five-match series continues with the 3rd T20I on July 7.
What we'll be watching
- England Women vs India Women, 3rd T20I on July 7, 2026, at Trent Bridge, Nottingham.
- West Indies Women tour of Ireland, 1st ODI on July 10, 2026, at Bready Cricket Club, Bready.
- Switzerland Women tour of Germany, 1st T20I on July 10, 2026, at SSC, Karlsruhe.
- India Women tour of England, Only Test from July 10-13, 2026, at Lord's Cricket Ground, London.
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