Australia win sixth Women's T20 WC at Lord's; Jay Shah hails golden era
Synopsis
Australia crushed England by seven wickets at a packed Lord's to claim their sixth Women's T20 World Cup — and their 14th white-ball ICC title overall. With Beth Mooney anchoring the chase and a new captain lifting the trophy, this was a statement of restored dominance. ICC Chairman Jay Shah called it proof that women's cricket is in a golden era.
Key Takeaways
Australia defeated England by seven wickets at Lord's on 6 July to win the ICC Women's T20 World Cup .
It is Australia's sixth Women's T20 World Cup title and their 14th white-ball ICC title overall.
Beth Mooney top-scored in the chase with 64 runs ; Australia reached the target in 17.1 overs .
Captain Sophie Molineux lifted the trophy just six months into her captaincy tenure.
ICC Chairman Jay Shah posted on X calling women's cricket 'in a golden era'.
A record crowd of more than 28,000 attended the final at Lord's Cricket Ground .
Australia claimed their sixth ICC Women's T20 World Cup title at Lord's Cricket Ground on 6 July, crushing England by seven wickets in front of a record crowd of more than 28,000. ICC Chairman Jay Shah declared women's cricket is in its 'golden era', calling the tournament a reminder of why the sport is unmissable.
How Australia Won
Electing to bowl first, Australia restricted England to 150 runs before chasing down the target in just 17.1 overs. Beth Mooney anchored the chase with a composed 64 runs, sealing an emphatic win that confirmed Australia's return to the summit of T20 cricket after a three-year gap.
Molineux Lifts the Trophy
ICC Chairman Jay Shah presented the trophy to Australia captain Sophie Molineux, who lifted the title just six months into her tenure as skipper. The victory marks Australia's 14th white-ball ICC title overall. After surrendering both the T20 and 50-over crowns over the previous two years, Australia emphatically reasserted their dominance on the world stage.
Jay Shah's Tribute
In a post on X, Shah congratulated both sides. 'Congratulations to Cricket Australia on winning their seventh ICC Women's T20 World Cup title with another incredible campaign. Huge credit to England cricket 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,' Shah wrote.
England's Historic Context
England were playing their first Women's T20 World Cup final in eight years. Notably, they had previously won all four Women's World Cups — both 50-over and T20 — that they had hosted on home soil. However, Australia had won all six finals the two nations had contested across formats, a head-to-head dominance that held firm at Lord's.
Breaking a UK Hoodoo
Australia's triumph also ended a streak of disappointing World Cup results on UK shores dating back to 1993. The win was as comprehensive as it was historic — an unbeaten run through the tournament capped by a commanding final performance at cricket's most iconic venue.
Point of View
Yet rebuilt within a single cycle and arrived at Lord's unbeaten. The more significant signal is institutional: women's cricket is now filling 28,000-seat venues at the sport's most storied ground, which is a commercial and cultural threshold that administrators have chased for years. Jay Shah's 'golden era' framing is not hyperbole — but sustaining it will require broadcast deals, domestic leagues, and pay parity to match the on-field quality. The era is golden only if the infrastructure catches up.
NationPress
6 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2025?
Australia won the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, defeating England by seven wickets in the final at Lord's Cricket Ground on 6 July. It is their sixth Women's T20 World Cup title.
Who was the star performer in the Women's T20 World Cup final?
Beth Mooney top-scored for Australia in the final, hitting 64 runs to lead the chase of 150. Australia reached the target in 17.1 overs, winning by seven wickets.
Who is Sophie Molineux and why is her win significant?
Sophie Molineux is the Australia women's cricket captain who lifted the T20 World Cup just six months into her tenure as skipper. Her win is notable because Australia had surrendered both the T20 and 50-over titles in the two years preceding this tournament.
What did ICC Chairman Jay Shah say about the tournament?
Jay Shah posted on X congratulating both teams and stated that the tournament 'reminded us why women's cricket is unmissable — power, passion, and pure class on display from start to finish,' adding that 'women's cricket is in a golden era.'
What is the historical significance of Australia's win at Lord's?
Australia's victory ended a run of poor World Cup results on UK shores dating back to 1993. It is also their 14th white-ball ICC title, and they have now won all six finals they have contested against England across both T20 and 50-over formats.
