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How did the Final of the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 go between England Women and Australia Women?

Hosts England Women fell short in the final of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026as Australia Women secured a convincing seven-wicket victory at Lord's on Sunday, July 5, to reclaim the coveted trophy. Chasing a target of 151, the six-time champions produced a clinical batting display to seal the contest with 17 balls to spare.

England were put in to bat first and endured a shaky start as Amy Jones and Danni Wyatt-Hodge departed cheaply inside the powerplay. Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt once again stood tall for the hosts, anchoring the innings with an unbeaten half-century. She found valuable support from Alice Capsey before Freya Kemp's late assault lifted England to a competitive total of 150/4 from their 20 overs.

Australia's chase got off to a brisk start despite losing Georgia Voll early. Beth Mooney and Phoebe Litchfield then took complete control of the contest, adding a match-defining partnership that put England's bowlers under immense pressure. Mooney led the way with a classy 64 off 49 deliveries, while Litchfield smashed 48 off just 35 balls to leave Australia on the brink of victory.

Ellyse Perry remained unbeaten on 13, while Ashleigh Gardner hit the winning runs as Australia finished on 153/3 in just 17.1 overs to lift the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 title. 

Best Batting Performance of the Match: Beth Mooney

Chasing a tricky target of 151 in the World Cup final, Australia's opener Beth Mooney played a match-winning knock of 64 runs in just 49 balls to take her side to victory in this summit clash. It is never easy to chase down any target in a high-voltage clash, but Mooney took things into her own hands against England. 

Best Bowling Performance of the Match: Kim Garth 

Australia's pace bowler Kim Garth gave the best bowling performance in this crucial clash. The 30-year-old just gave away 20 runs in her four overs with the ball, never letting English batters settle down in the middle. 

Records Broken and Major Milestones Achieved

• Most Women’s T20 WC titles - Australia Women (7 times)
• Fourth time a team went unbeaten in the Women’s T20 World Cup
• First-ever loss for England Women at home in T20 World Cup (11 wins, one loss)
• Second-highest run chase in Women’s T20 World Cup knockout (151 by Australia, Final, T20 WC 2026)
• Most runs in a Women’s T20 WC edition - 302 - Danni Wyatt-Hodge (ENG, 2026)
• Most 50+ scores in WT20 WC knock-outs - 5 by Beth Mooney*
  

Who won the Player of the Match award

Beth Mooney won the Player of the Match award for her outstanding knock that helped Australia clinch their historic seventh T20 World Cup title. She was also named Player of the Tournament.