Australia defeated England by seven wickets in the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup final at Lord’s on Sunday. Chasing 151, Beth Mooney scored 64 as Australia reached 153/3 in 17.1 overs to lift the trophy.
The win also extended Australia’s record to seven Women’s T20 World Cup titles. England recovered from an early collapse, but their total proved short in the final.
Read on to know the top highlights of 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup final.
England Post Modest Total in 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup Final
Australia won the toss and chose to bowl first, and the decision paid off early.
Lucy Hamilton removed Amy Jones for six in the second over, while Annabel Sutherland dismissed Danni Wyatt-Hodge for eight. England slipped to 32/2 after 4.5 overs.
Australia continued to pick up wickets as Sophie Molineux bowled out Alice Capsey for 23 and Kim Garth trapped Heather Knight lbw for two.
England were 70/4 after 10.5 overs and needed a strong partnership to rebuild the innings. Nat Sciver-Brunt and Freya Kemp provided that needed support. Sciver-Brunt scored 58 not out from 53 balls, while Kemp made 44 not out from 28 deliveries.
Their unbeaten 80-run partnership for the fifth wicket helped England finish on 150/4.
The Australia Women Bowlers did a fantastic job. Hamilton, Sutherland, Molineux, and Garth claimed one wicket each while Georgia Wareham also played her part by conceding only nine runs from two economical overs.
Mooney and Litchfield Guide Australia to 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup Title
Lauren Bell gave England an early breakthrough by bowling Georgia Voll for nine in the second over.
Beth Mooney and Phoebe Litchfield then added a 100-run partnership for the second wicket, taking Australia within reach of the target.
Mooney scored 64 from 49 balls with 10 fours, while Litchfield made 48 from 35 deliveries, including six fours and two sixes.
Their partnership put Australia in control of the chase. After Litchfield and Mooney departed, Australia needed only a few more runs.
Ellyse Perry stayed unbeaten on 13 and guided Australia to 153/3 in 17.1 overs, sealing the title with 17 balls remaining.
England picked up three wickets through Bell, Charlie Dean and Sophie Ecclestone. However, Australia completed the chase comfortably and extended their record to seven Women’s T20 World Cup titles.
Beth Mooney Caps Off a Remarkable 2026 World Cup Tournament
Beth Mooney once again delivered in a Women’s T20 World Cup final, scoring 64 from 49 balls to earn the Player of the Match award. Her innings helped Australia complete the chase with seven wickets in hand.
Mooney also finished the tournament as the Player of the Tournament after scoring 238 runs at an average of 47.60 and a strike rate of 142.51.
She has also hit three half-centuries in the tournament, making her Australia’s standout batter throughout the competition.
The star Australian Batter also became the first player to win the Player of the Match award in two Women’s T20 World Cup finals after adding the 2026 honour to her award from 2023.
Mooney also became the first player to win the Women’s T20 World Cup Player of the Tournament award twice, having previously claimed the honour in 2020.
She also joined Amelia Kerr as only the second player to complete the Player of the Tournament and Player of the Match (final) double in the same edition.
Australia Extend Their Women’s T20 World Cup Legacy
Australia’s victory at Lord’s marked another historic achievement in the tournament. The team has now won the Women’s T20 World Cup seven times, extending its record as the competition’s most successful nation.
Take a look at Australia’s seven Women’s T20 World Cup titles below.
| Year | Achievement |
|---|---|
| 2010 | Champions |
| 2012 | Champions |
| 2014 | Champions |
| 2018 | Champions |
| 2020 | Champions |
| 2023 | Champions |
| 2026 | Champions |
Conclusion
Australia Women added another memorable chapter to its Women’s T20 World Cup journey with a composed performance in the final at Lord’s.
Strong bowling in the first innings and a well-paced chase helped the team finish the tournament with a win.
England Women also deserve plenty of praise for their campaign. The team produced several standout performances throughout the tournament, which will always be remembered.
Lastly, the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup celebrated the continued growth of women’s cricket.
With thrilling matches to unforgettable individual performances, the tournament gave fans another edition filled with memorable moments.
