Australia Women Win ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Final | AUS-W Beat ENG-W by 7 Wickets at Lord's, July 5 | Final Match Result
Australia Women won the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 by beating England Women by 7 wickets in the final on July 5. The match took place at Lord's Cricket Ground in London. England Women scored 150 runs in 20 overs. Australia Women chased the target in 17.1 overs. Beth Mooney made 64 runs and was named Player of the Match. She was also named Player of the Tournament.
Australia Women stayed balanced throughout the tournament. They won their seventh Women's T20 World Cup title. This victory made Australia Women the most successful team in the tournament's history. England Women were hoping to win another title after 2009, but failed.
Match Summary: ENG-W vs AUS-W | ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Final
England Women Batting
- Australia Women won the toss and chose to bowl first.
- England Women had a difficult start. Amy Jones was out for 6 runs in the second over.
- Danni Wyatt-Hodge, the tournament's top run-scorer, scored only 8 runs.
- Alice Capsey scored 23 runs from 20 balls before Sophie Molineux bowled her out.
- England women lost their four wickets at 70 runs.
- Nat Sciver-Brunt and Freya Kemp then built an important 50-run partnership in just 35 balls.
- Freya Kemp played well, scoring 44 runs from 28 balls with 4 fours and 1 six.
- Nat Sciver-Brunt reached her fifty in 45 balls. She stayed not out on 58 from 53 balls.
- England Women finished on 150/4 in 20 overs.
Australia Women Chase
- Australia Women needed 151 runs to win. They started chasing confidently but lost the very first wicket in the second over.
- Georgia Voll was out for 9 runs in the second over. She was bowled by Lauren Bell.
- Beth Mooney and Phoebe Litchfield then shared a 100-run partnership.
- Phoebe Litchfield scored 48 runs from 35 balls, which included 6 fours and 2 sixes.
- Beth Mooney reached her half-century in 38 balls. She scored 64 runs from 49 balls. Mooney hit 10 fours before she was dismissed lbw by Sophie Ecclestone.
- Australia Women needed only 11 more runs when Mooney got out. There were 17 balls still left.
- Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner finished the chase without any trouble.
- Australia Women reached 153/3 in 17.1 overs.
- It was the highest successful run chase in a Women's T20 World Cup final.
Player of the Match: Beth Mooney
Beth Mooney was the standout player of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Final. She scored 64 runs off 49 balls. Her calm and controlled hits took Australia Women to a comfortable chase. Mooney gave 10 fours and kept Australia Women exactly on track.
Mooney also did an excellent job behind the stumps. She took the crucial catch that dismissed Danni Wyatt-Hodge in a key moment. Her contribution in both roles made her the clear choice for Player of the Match.
This was also the third time in her career that Mooney scored a half-century in a Women's T20 World Cup final. She had done it previously in the 2020 and 2023 title matches as well.
Top Run Scorers | ENG-W vs AUS-W Final, July 5
- Beth Mooney (Australia Women): 64 runs off 49 balls
- Phoebe Litchfield (Australia Women): 48 runs off 35 balls
- Nat Sciver-Brunt (England Women): 58 runs off 53 balls
Beth Mooney was the best batter in the match. Her 64 runs off 49 balls kept Australia Women completely in control to chase the target. Phoebe Litchfield played with great aggression and scored 48 runs off 35 balls. For England Women, Nat Sciver-Brunt fought hard. She made 58 runs, not out. She never got the support from other batters of the team to push England Women to a bigger total.
Top Wicket Takers | ENG-W vs AUS-W Final
- Kim Garth (Australia Women): 1 wicket for 20 runs
- Lucy Hamilton (Australia Women): 1 wicket for 19 runs
- Sophie Ecclestone (England Women): 1 wicket for 24 runs
For Australia Women, Kim Garth was one of the most economical bowlers. She gave away just 20 runs in 4 overs. Lucy Hamilton also took 1 wicket for 19 runs. She bowled Amy Jones in the second over. As for England Women, Sophie Ecclestone took 1 wicket for 24 runs. She was the team's best bowler in the match.
Eng-W vs Aus-W Scorecard | ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Final
England Women's Batting
| Batter | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR | How Out |
| Amy Jones | 6 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 100 | c Voll b Hamilton |
| Danni Wyatt-Hodge | 8 | 9 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 88.88 | c Mooney b Sutherland |
| Nat Sciver-Brunt (c) | 58 | 53 | 89 | 5 | 0 | 109.43 | not out |
| Alice Capsey | 23 | 20 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 115 | b Molineux |
| Heather Knight | 2 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | lbw b Garth |
| Freya Kemp | 44 | 28 | 39 | 4 | 1 | 157.14 | not out |
Extras: 9 (lb 4, nb 2, w 3)
Total: 150/4 (20 Overs, RR: 7.50)
England Women’s Bowling
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | WD | NB |
| Charlie Dean | 4 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 2 | 0 |
| Lauren Bell | 3 | 0 | 38 | 1 | 12.66 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Linsey Smith | 4 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 7.5 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Freya Kemp | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Sophie Ecclestone | 3.1 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 7.57 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Dani Gibson | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Australia Women’s Batting
| Batter | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR | How Out |
| Georgia Voll | 9 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 150 | b Bell |
| Beth Mooney | 64 | 49 | 73 | 10 | 0 | 130.61 | lbw b Ecclestone |
| Phoebe Litchfield | 48 | 35 | 47 | 6 | 2 | 137.14 | b Dean |
| Ellyse Perry | 13 | 12 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 108.33 | not out |
| Ashleigh Gardner | 3 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 150 | not out |
Extras: 16 (b 4, nb 1, w 11)
Total: 153/3 (17.1 Overs, RR: 8.91)
Australia Women’s Bowling
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | WD | NB |
| Kim Garth | 4 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| Lucy Hamilton | 3 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 6.33 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| Sophie Molineux | 4 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Annabel Sutherland | 4 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 8.5 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Georgia Wareham | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 4.5 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Ashleigh Gardner | 3 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 10.66 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
What Australia Women's Seventh T20 World Cup Title Means for Women's Cricket
Australia Women winning their seventh T20 World Cup shows how dominant they are in women’s cricket. They looked strong in every match, not just the final. Beth Mooney scored 238 runs in the tournament. Ellyse Perry played a key role in scoring big for the Australia Women. Captain Sophie Molineux also led the team well in her first T20 World Cup final as captain. Australia Women now have seven T20 World Cup titles. This makes them the most successful team in the tournament’s history. Australia Women also have seven ODI World Cup wins.
For England Women, it was disappointing since they reached the final and lost at home ground. But they still had a strong tournament overall. Players like Nat Sciver-Brunt showed good performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Final?
Australia Women won the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Final. They beat England Women by 7 wickets on July 5, 2026.
How did Australia Women chase down the target in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Final?
Australia Women chased 151 runs and finished at 153 for 3 wickets in 17.1 overs. Beth Mooney scored 64 runs, and Phoebe Litchfield scored 48 runs, which took the team to its seventh World Cup win.
Who was the Player of the Match in the ENG-Women vs AUS-Women Final?
Beth Mooney of Australia Women was named Player of the Match for her 64 runs off 49 balls.
Who was the Player of the Tournament in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026?
Beth Mooney of Australia Women was named the Aramco Player of the Tournament. She scored 238 runs in 7 matches at an average of 47.60 during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026.
How many T20 World Cup titles have Australia Women won?
Australia Women have now won seven ICC Women's T20 World Cup titles. They have won in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2020, 2023, and 2026. They are the most successful team in the history of the Women's T20 World Cup.
When was the last time England Women won the ICC Women's T20 World Cup?
England Women last won the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in 2009. They won the very first edition of the tournament.
Who top-scored for England Women in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Final?
Nat Sciver-Brunt top-scored for England women in the final with 58 runs not out off 53 balls.
Who is the best women's cricket team in the world in 2026?
Australia Women are the best women's cricket team in the world in 2026. They won the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 without losing a single match. The team won their seventh T20 World Cup title.