Australia Beat England to Win Women's T20 World Cup

Australia reaffirmed their dominance in women's cricket by winning the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup, defeating England by seven wickets in the final at Lord's. Chasing 151, Australia reached 153/3 in 17.1 overs, recording the highest successful run chase in a Women's T20 World Cup final. Beth Mooney starred with an unbeaten 64, while Phoebe Litchfield added 48. Earlier, England posted 150/4, led by captain Nat Sciver-Brunt's 58. The victory secured Australia's record seventh Women's T20 World Cup title and 14th ICC world title across all formats. Meanwhile, India's N. Shree Charani finished as the tournament's leading wicket-taker with 14 wickets despite India's group-stage exit.