Cricket fans around the world went completely crazy on July 05, 2026 australia women Consolidated its position as an undisputed cricket dynasty. In a high-stakes, nerve-wracking finale of ICC Women’s T20 World Cup At the iconic Lord’s cricket ground, Australia defeated arch-rivals with ease England Women By 7 wickets. Powered by Clutch Masterclass beth mooney And Phoebe LichfieldAustralia chased down a competitive target to clinch a historic, record-extending seventh Women’s T20 World Cup crown with 17 balls to spare.
Australia’s strong bowling attack restricted England to a low score
Electing to bat after winning the toss, England Women were aiming to put up a challenging score on the board, but they faced an early defeat due to Australia’s relentless bowling. opening bowler kim garth Set the tone beautifully, delivering a highly economical spell of 1/20 from his 4 overs. young feeling lucy hamilton gave a huge blow by getting out early amy jones Only 6 runs in the second over.
When England’s troubles increased further Annabel Sutherland removed dangerous Danny Wyatt-Hodge 8 runs, courtesy of a sharp catch beth mooneyDue to which the host team faltered at 32/2 inside the powerplay. Whereas Alice Capsey The spinner tried to counter-attack by scoring 23 runs in 20 balls. Sophie Molineux Just as he looked dangerous, he was clean bowled. when garth got stuck heather knight LBW for a modest innings of 6 runs in 26 balls, England’s score was 70/4.
The England captain was a troublemaker for the host team Nat Sciver-BruntWho played an unbeaten inning of 58 runs on 53 balls. With a late, explosive cameo freya kemp (44 not out off 28 balls, at a strike rate of 157.14), Sciver-Brunt shared a 50-run partnership to take England to a respectable score of 150/4 in the allotted 20 overs. Nevertheless, Australia’s disciplined bowling ensured that the target remained within reach.
Beth Mooney and Phoebe Litchfield lead Australia to seventh Women’s T20 World Cup win
Australia lost its young opener while chasing the target of 151 runs. georgia volume early for 9 lauren bell. However, all England’s hopes of a comeback were soon dashed by a brilliant 100-run partnership for the second wicket between the experienced Mooney and the dynamic Litchfield.
Mooney was completely successful in chasing the target, scoring a brilliant 64 runs in 49 balls with the help of 10 excellent fours. At the other end, Litchfield acted as the aggressor, scoring a brilliant 48 off 35 balls at a strike rate of 137.14, tearing apart the English bowling attack with 6 fours and 2 gargantuan sixes. The duo helped Australia maximize their powerplay, racing to 62/1 in just 6 overs and keeping the required run rate easily under control.
Until Charlie Dean Broke this partnership by dismissing Litchfield Sophie Ecclestone Mooney was later given out LBW through a successful DRS review, making the loss complete. mouse elise perry (13 not out) and Ashley Gardner (3 not out) calmly stepped up to take the team to the finish line. Australia reached 153/3 in just 17.1 overs, leading to massive celebrations in dugouts and stadiums around the world as they lifted their seventh T20 World Cup trophy.
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Here’s how fans reacted:
Congratulations to the Australian women’s cricket team on their incredible win#T20WorldCup #Australia #women’s cricket pic.twitter.com/qpKjUaemGA
– WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) 6 July 2026
we are #T20WorldCup Champion again!!!!! π¦πΊπ¦πΊπ¦πΊπ¦πΊπ¦πΊ
Beth Mooney my sweet GOAT!!!!!
I love women’s sports!!!!!#ENGvAUS pic.twitter.com/fMVQSQ4Lj3– Hayley βΈΒΉ π¦πΊπ¦π (@rhrh1800) 5 July 2026
I love it when Beth Mooney does literally anything ππ¦πΊ #T20WorldCup #ENGvAUS pic.twitter.com/PXfSkyuxuE
– Hayley βΈΒΉ π¦πΊπ¦π (@rhrh1800) 5 July 2026
64 off 49 β Beth Mooney’s decisive innings. π¦πΊpic.twitter.com/JLfYwWkNEf
– Maina Singh (@Maina_Singhx77) 5 July 2026
Australia is in a different league in the women’s game. Not pulled even once. Leading in all aspects of the game.
β Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) 5 July 2026
Australia titles 7th T20 World Cup for Women π₯
Beth Mooney will be awarded the Player of the Match and Tournament awards for her stellar performances throughout the World Cup campaign. #bethmooney #AUSvENG #AUSWvENGSW #T20WorldCup
[Womens T20 World Cup 2026 Final]
pic.twitter.com/qrwcL9IlE3– Vikas Kohli (@imvikaskohli) 5 July 2026
Potam in Women’s T20 World Cup
2009 – Claire Taylor
2010 – Nicola Brown π³πΏ
2012 – Charlotte Edwards
2014 – Anya Shrubsole
2016 – Stephanie Taylor π΄
2018 – Alyssa Healy π¦πΊ
2020 – Beth Mooney π¦πΊ
2023 – Ashley Gardner π¦πΊ
2024 – Mellie Kerr π³πΏ
2026 – Beth Mooney π¦πΊ pic.twitter.com/BPEGMRSfb7– Cric Insights (@TheCricInsights) 6 July 2026
Beth Mooney made history by becoming the first player to earn this prestigious honor twice! ππ
A remarkable feat that highlights his dominance on the biggest stage. π#bethmooney #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/ZbsdrD3OZN– Ψ§Ψ³ΩΩ ΩΩΨ± Aslam Noor (@_aslam_nur) 6 July 2026
Phoebe Litchfield enjoying a champagne shower. πpic.twitter.com/Im8QI9QFSu
– @sumibeniwal (@sumibeniwal11) 6 July 2026
Australia’s Phoebe Litchfield, who scored 48 against England, is given a standing ovation by a gentleman in the pavilion during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London, England on July 5, 2026. pic.twitter.com/7aXXkmJYUn
– Airhorn Media (@Airhorn_Media) 6 July 2026
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