International Cricket Council Chairman Jay Shah on Sunday presented the ICC Women’s World Cup 2026 trophy to captain Sophie Molineux after Australia defeated England in the final at Lord’s to clinch their seventh title.
Australia restricted England to 150 after electing to bowl before chasing down the target in 17.1 overs, with Beth Mooney leading the way with 64 runs, according to a release.
Following Australia’s victory, ICC Chairman Jay Shah said women’s cricket is in its golden era and that the tournament served as a reminder of why the sport is unmissable, thanks to the power, passion and class on display.
“Congratulations to Cricket Australia on winning their seventh ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title with another incredible campaign. Huge credit to England too—fantastic runners-up but champions in spirit. This tournament reminded us why women’s cricket is unmissable—power, passion and pure class on display from start to finish. Thank you to both teams and everyone who made this World Cup so special. Women’s cricket is in a golden era,” Jay Shah posted on X.
Australia recovered quickly after losing opener Georgia Voll in the second over, with Mooney and Phoebe Litchfield stitching together a match-defining partnership that powered the side to 62/1 at the end of the powerplay before taking them past the 100-run mark in the 11th over.
Litchfield made a fluent 48, while Mooney registered her ninth Women’s T20 World Cup half-century before Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner completed the chase.
Earlier, Australia’s disciplined bowling attack restricted England to 150/4 despite an unbeaten 58 from captain Nat Sciver-Brunt and 44 from Freya Kemp.
Annabel Sutherland, Sophie Molineux, Lucy Hamilton and Kim Garth picked up a wicket each to lay the foundation for another memorable World Cup triumph.
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