Australia Crowned Champions Once Again
The Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 final at Lord’s produced a familiar result as Australia beat England by seven wickets to lift a record-extending seventh title. On a memorable evening in London on July 5, 2026, the Southern Stars once again proved why they remain the most dominant side in women’s cricket, chasing down England’s total with 17 balls to spare.
England Set a Competitive Total
Batting first, England posted 150 for 4 in their 20 overs. Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt anchored the innings with a gritty 58 off 53 balls, while Freya Kemp provided the late acceleration with a punchy 44 from just 28 deliveries. The hosts looked to have a defendable score in front of a packed home crowd, but they were up against an Australian side that has made successful chases look routine.
Mooney and Litchfield Seal the Win
Australia’s reply was built around a commanding second-wicket partnership of 100 runs between Beth Mooney and Phoebe Litchfield. Mooney was in imperious touch, finishing unbeaten on 64 from 49 balls, while Litchfield played with freedom for her 48 off 35. Their stand took the game away from England and reduced the run chase to a formality. Australia reached 153 for 3 in just 17.1 overs.
Player of the Match and Series
Beth Mooney capped a spectacular tournament by being named both Player of the Match and Player of the Series, the latter for her tally of 238 runs across the competition. Her consistency at the top of the order was one of the defining stories of the World Cup and underlined her status as one of the finest T20 batters in the world.
A Seventh Title for the Southern Stars
This victory extends Australia’s remarkable legacy in the format, adding a seventh Women’s T20 World Cup crown to their trophy cabinet. For England, it was another agonising near miss on the biggest stage, but Sciver-Brunt’s side can take heart from a strong campaign. As the celebrations rolled on at Lord’s, one thing was clear: Australia remain the team to beat in women’s cricket.