Australia defeated England by seven wickets to claim their seventh ICC Women's T20 World Cup title.
A commanding 100-run partnership between Beth Mooney and Phoebe Litchfield powered the record-breaking chase
The victory cements Australia's status as the most successful side in tournament history, ending England's unbeaten run
Australia once again asserted their dominance in women's cricket, securing their seventh ICC Women's T20 World Cup title with a commanding seven-wicket victory over hosts England in the 2026 final at Lord’s.
Electing to field first in front of a record crowd exceeding 28,000, Australia’s disciplined bowling attack stifled England’s top order, reducing the hosts to 32/2 within the powerplay. Lucy Hamilton and Annabel Sutherland claimed crucial early wickets, including the tournament's leading run-scorer, Danni Wyatt-Hodge.
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt anchored the innings with a composed unbeaten 58 off 53 balls, while Freya Kemp provided a late-innings spark with an aggressive 44 off 28 deliveries to help the hosts post a competitive 150/4.
In response, Australia’s chase was clinical and fearless. Despite losing opener Georgia Voll early, Beth Mooney and Phoebe Litchfield dismantled the English bowling attack, putting on a match-defining 100-run partnership in just 67 balls.
Litchfield fell for 48, and Mooney was dismissed for a masterful 64 off 49 balls, but the pair had already put the game beyond reach. Veterans Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner steered the side home, finishing at 153/3 with 17 balls to spare.
The victory marked the highest successful run chase in a Women's T20 World Cup final and ended Australia’s brief title drought, further cementing their status as the most successful team in the history of the competition. For England, it was a bitter end to a tournament where they had previously remained unbeaten, ultimately undone by Australia’s superior big-match temperament and tactical execution.
England vs Australia, ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Final: Toss Update
Australia Women have won the toss and have opted to field
England vs Australia, ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Final: Playing XIs
England Women (Playing XI): Amy Jones(w), Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Nat Sciver-Brunt(c), Alice Capsey, Heather Knight, Freya Kemp, Danielle Gibson, Charlotte Dean, Linsey Smith, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Bell
Australia Women (Playing XI): Georgia Voll, Beth Mooney(w), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Georgia Wareham, Annabel Sutherland, Nicola Carey, Sophie Molineux(c), Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton
England vs Australia, ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Final: Playing XIs
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