Australia established their supremacy in women’s cricket with a commanding seven-wicket victory over hosts England to lift a record seventh ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title on Sunday. Chasing 151, the defending champions completed the task with ease in just 17.1 overs to add another trophy to their glittering cabinet.
The triumph also gave skipper Sophie Molineux her maiden ICC title as captain. Australia’s successful chase was built around a brilliant 100-run partnership between Phoebe Litchfield, who struck 48 off 35 balls, and Beth Mooney, who made a composed 64 from 49 deliveries.
The duo’s free-flowing stand made England’s target look far from challenging on a good batting surface. Reaching the three-figure partnership in just 69 balls, Litchfield and Mooney once again showcased Australia’s remarkable batting depth and class.
Litchfield dazzled with six fours and two sixes, combining fearless strokeplay with superb timing, while Mooney anchored the chase with her trademark composure and intelligent strike rotation, leaving England’s bowlers with few answers.
Australia crossed the 100-run mark halfway through the chase, effectively ending the contest. Litchfield wowed with a reverse-sweep six off Linsey Smith, while Mooney scored a 38-ball fifty before being dismissed for the first time in a Women’s T20 World Cup final.
Here are some twitter reactions:
𝐀𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀7️⃣𝐈𝐀 are Women's #T20WorldCup champions once again 🇦🇺🏆
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— ICC (@ICC) July 5, 2026
𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙝𝙮 𝙞𝙨 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠 𝙞𝙣 𝙛𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙖𝙧 𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙨. 🏆
Australia lift the #T20WorldCup trophy, completing an unbeaten tournament and a record-breaking seventh triumph. 🙌#ENGvAUS pic.twitter.com/oyxGV3Ae9j
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) July 5, 2026
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 are world champions once again 💪
MORE 👉 https://t.co/YvYbCV4MMM pic.twitter.com/MfpqbzwHA7
— Fox Cricket (@FoxCricket) July 5, 2026
Georgia Voll 🤝 Sophie Ecclestone
A beautiful display of the spirit of cricket! ❤️#T20WorldCup #ENGvAUS pic.twitter.com/yHPqJTx2O4
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) July 5, 2026
To every England fan – thank you ❤️
We have seen you and heard you every step of the way during the World Cup and your support has meant everything to us.
Today was not our day but this team has given its all, produced some inspirational moments across the tournament and will… pic.twitter.com/hvq6oWxF2K
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 5, 2026
This. Is. Australia. ❤️#cricket #WT20WorldCUp #ENGvAUS #Lords pic.twitter.com/41QjzybQRp
— Prime Video Sport AUNZ (@pvsportaunz) July 5, 2026
Australia’s Bowlers Keep England to Modest 150/4
Earlier, England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt fought hard with an unbeaten half-century, but Australia’s disciplined bowling effort restricted the hosts to a below-par 150/4 in their 20 overs. Australia’s bowlers justified the decision to field first, keeping England under pressure despite missing the injured Ellyse Perry.
England’s total was rescued by an unbroken 80-run fifth-wicket stand between Sciver-Brunt (58* off 53) and Freya Kemp (44* off 28). Without their partnership, the hosts were in danger of finishing with an even lower score. Sciver-Brunt struck five boundaries, while Kemp added four fours and a six.
Australia’s attack remained in control throughout, with Molineux (1/32), Georgia Wareham (0/9), Kim Garth and Annabel Sutherland delivering disciplined spells and conceding just two sixes across the innings.
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