Australia are the current ICC Women’s T20 World Cup champions after beating England by 7 wickets in the 2026 final at Lord’s. Chasing a target of 151, Australia finished the job in just 17.1 overs, with Beth Mooney playing a match-winning knock to earn the Player of the Match award.
Since the first Women’s T20 World Cup in 2009, the tournament has continued to grow with every edition. It has now been played 10 times and has seen four different champions lift the trophy. Australia remain the most successful team in the competition’s history, extending their record to seven titles, while England, West Indies, and New Zealand have each won it once.
The 2026 edition was a special one as it featured 12 teams for the first time, making it the biggest Women’s T20 World Cup so far. Hosted by England from June 12 to July 5, the tournament ended with a packed final at Lord’s, where Australia once again showed why they are the team to beat in women’s T20 cricket.
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Winners List (2009 To 2026)
Here is the complete Women’s T20 World Cup winners list from the inaugural 2009 edition to the latest 2026 tournament.
| Year | Winner | Runner-Up | Host | Margin | Player of Tournament |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | England | New Zealand | England | 6 wickets | Claire Taylor |
| 2010 | Australia | New Zealand | West Indies | 3 runs | Nicola Browne |
| 2012 | Australia | England | Sri Lanka | 4 runs | Charlotte Edwards |
| 2014 | Australia | England | Bangladesh | 6 wickets | Anya Shrubsole |
| 2016 | West Indies | Australia | India | 8 wickets | Stafanie Taylor |
| 2018 | Australia | England | West Indies | 8 wickets | Alyssa Healy |
| 2020 | Australia | India | Australia | 85 runs | Beth Mooney |
| 2023 | Australia | South Africa | South Africa | 19 runs | Ashleigh Gardner |
| 2024 | New Zealand | South Africa | UAE | 32 runs | Amelia Kerr |
| 2026 | Australia | England | England | 7 wickets | Beth Mooney |
ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Title Count by Team
Only four teams have managed to lift the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup trophy in ten editions. Australia’s dominance is hard to ignore, but the emergence of new champions keeps the tournament exciting.
| Team | Titles | Winning Years |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | 7 | 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2020, 2023, 2026 |
| England | 1 | 2009 |
| West Indies | 1 | 2016 |
| New Zealand | 1 | 2024 |
For context, Australia’s seven titles from ten editions now give them a win rate of 70% in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup.
Winners and Runners-Up With Captains
Leadership matters in World Cups. Here is the full breakdown of winning and losing captains across every Women’s T20 World Cup final.
| Year | Winner | Winning Captain | Runner-Up | Losing Captain | Final Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | England | Charlotte Edwards | New Zealand | Aimee Watkins | Lord’s, London |
| 2010 | Australia | Alex Blackwell | New Zealand | Aimee Watkins | Kensington Oval, Barbados |
| 2012 | Australia | Jodie Fields | England | Charlotte Edwards | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| 2014 | Australia | Meg Lanning | England | Charlotte Edwards | Sher-e-Bangla, Mirpur |
| 2016 | West Indies | Stafanie Taylor | Australia | Meg Lanning | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 2018 | Australia | Meg Lanning | England | Heather Knight | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua |
| 2020 | Australia | Meg Lanning | India | Harmanpreet Kaur | MCG, Melbourne |
| 2023 | Australia | Meg Lanning | South Africa | Sune Luus | Newlands, Cape Town |
| 2024 | New Zealand | Sophie Devine | South Africa | Laura Wolvaardt | Dubai International Stadium, Dubai |
| 2026 | Australia | Sophie Molineux | England | Nat Sciver-Brunt | Lord’s, London |
Meg Lanning captained Australia to four titles (2014, 2018, 2020, 2023), which is the most by any captain in Women’s T20 World Cup history. Charlotte Edwards led England to the 2009 title and was runner-up twice more.
Edition-by-Edition Breakdown of Every ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
Each edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup has its own story. Here is a closer look at what happened in every tournament, from 2009 to 2024.
2009: England Win the Inaugural Title at Lord’s
The first ever ICC Women’s T20 World Cup was held in England alongside the men’s event. In total, eight teams competed in this historic edition.
Charlotte Edwards’ England side went unbeaten, winning all five matches. Specifically, they beat Australia in the semi-final and then dismissed New Zealand for just 85 in the final at Lord’s.
As a result, England chased the target with six wickets and three overs to spare. Claire Taylor was named Player of the Tournament for her outstanding 199 runs across the event.
2010: Australia Edge New Zealand by 3 Runs in Barbados
Hosted in the West Indies, this edition saw Australia claim their first Women’s T20 World Cup title under Alex Blackwell’s captaincy. It also set the tone for their decade-long dominance.
The final at Kensington Oval was a thriller. Australia posted 106/8, but then New Zealand fell agonisingly short at 103/8. A 19-year-old Ellyse Perry took 3/18 to seal the deal.
Interestingly, New Zealand’s Nicola Browne was named Player of the Tournament despite being on the losing side, thanks to her 9 wickets and 79 runs.
2012: Australia Defend Their Title in Sri Lanka
The third edition was held in Sri Lanka, and Australia became the first team to defend the Women’s T20 World Cup title.
They beat England by just four runs in a tense final in Colombo. Jess Jonassen’s three-wicket haul was crucial in restricting England.
Charlotte Edwards, despite being on the losing side, was named Player of the Tournament after scoring 172 runs in five innings. Julie Hunter claimed the most wickets (11) in the event.
2014: Australia Complete a Historic Hat-Trick
Australia made history by winning three consecutive Women’s T20 World Cup titles under new captain Meg Lanning. Consequently, they became the first team to achieve this feat in either men’s or women’s T20 cricket.
The tournament also expanded to 10 teams for the first time, with Bangladesh hosting. Australia beat England in the final at Mirpur, chasing down 106 with 29 balls to spare.
Anya Shrubsole of England was the surprise Player of the Tournament pick, having taken 13 wickets at an economy of just 4.0.
2016: West Indies Stun Australia at Eden Gardens
This is the edition that proved cricket can script the unthinkable. Indeed, West Indies defeated three-time defending champions Australia in the final at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens.
While chasing 149, 18-year-old Hayley Matthews smashed 66 off 45 balls. Together with captain Stafanie Taylor, she put on a record 120-run opening stand.
West Indies won by eight wickets with three balls to spare. Moreover, Taylor was named Player of the Tournament (246 runs, 8 wickets). Adding to the drama, the West Indies men also won the Men’s T20 World Cup final on the same day.
2018: Australia Reclaim the Crown in the Caribbean
Australia bounced back emphatically in the West Indies, winning their fourth title under Meg Lanning.
They bowled out England for just 105 in the final and chased the target in 15.1 overs, winning by eight wickets.
Alyssa Healy was brilliant throughout, finishing as the leading run-scorer with 225 runs at a strike rate of 144.23. She deservedly won the Player of the Tournament award.
2020: Record Crowd Watches Australia Dominate India at the MCG
The 2020 edition, held in Australia, delivered one of the most iconic moments in women’s cricket history. Above all, the final attendance figure was staggering.
A record crowd of 86,174 packed the Melbourne Cricket Ground for the final. Subsequently, Australia demolished India by 85 runs, which remains the largest winning margin in a Women’s T20 World Cup final.
Beth Mooney topped the run charts with 259 runs and won the Player of the Tournament. Megan Schutt took 13 wickets to finish as the leading wicket-taker.
2023: Australia Complete a Second Hat-Trick of Titles
Australia won their sixth title and third in a row at the 2023 edition in South Africa. Once again, they went unbeaten through the entire tournament.
In the final at Cape Town’s Newlands, Beth Mooney hit an unbeaten half-century as Australia beat first-time finalists South Africa by 19 runs.
Ashleigh Gardner earned the Player of the Tournament award for her all-round heroics, contributing 110 runs and 10 wickets.
2024: New Zealand Win Their Maiden Title in Dubai
The 2024 edition was shifted from Bangladesh to the UAE due to political unrest. As a result, it produced a new champion for the first time since 2016.
New Zealand beat South Africa by 32 runs in the final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Sophie Devine captained the team to their maiden ICC title.
Amelia Kerr was the standout performer, scoring 135 runs and picking up 15 wickets in six matches. She won both the Player of the Match and Player of the Tournament awards.
This was the first time since the inaugural 2009 edition that Australia did not feature in the final.
2026: Australia Seal Seventh Title at Lord’s
Australia won their 7th Women’s T20 World Cup title in 2026, beating England by 7 wickets in the final at Lord’s, London.
England posted 150/4 in 20 overs, with Nat Sciver-Brunt scoring a fighting fifty. Australia chased it down comfortably, reaching 153/3 in 17.1 overs.
Beth Mooney starred with the bat and was named Player of the Match for her match-winning knock in the final.
Key Records in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup History
Here are Some Key Records in Women’s T20 World Cup:
Most Titles
Australia hold the record with seven titles out of ten editions (2010, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2020, 2023, 2026). No other team has won more than one Women’s T20 World Cup.
Biggest Winning Margin in a Final
Australia’s 85-run victory over India in the 2020 final at the MCG remains the largest margin of victory in a Women’s T20 World Cup final.
Smallest Winning Margin in a Final
Australia beat New Zealand by just 3 runs in the 2010 final at Barbados, which is the closest finish in tournament final history.
Highest Attendance at a Women’s T20 World Cup Match
The 2020 final between Australia and India at the MCG drew 86,174 fans, making it the most attended women’s cricket match ever.
Most Consecutive Titles
Australia achieved two separate hat-tricks of titles: 2010-2012-2014 and 2018-2020-2023. No other team has managed even back-to-back wins.
Runner-Up Heartbreaks
South Africa have now reached the final twice (2023, 2024) but are still searching for their first title. England have finished as runners-up four times (2009, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2026), while New Zealand lost their first two finals (2009, 2010) before finally winning their maiden title in 2024.
All Player of the Tournament Winners
The Player of the Tournament award recognizes the best individual performer across the entire event. Here is the full list of winners.
| Year | Player | Country | Primary Role | Key Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Claire Taylor | England | Batter | 199 runs |
| 2010 | Nicola Browne | New Zealand | All-rounder | 79 runs, 9 wkts |
| 2012 | Charlotte Edwards | England | Batter | 172 runs |
| 2014 | Anya Shrubsole | England | Bowler | 13 wkts, Econ 4.0 |
| 2016 | Stafanie Taylor | West Indies | All-rounder | 246 runs, 8 wkts |
| 2018 | Alyssa Healy | Australia | Batter/WK | 225 runs, SR 144 |
| 2020 | Beth Mooney | Australia | Batter | 259 runs |
| 2023 | Ashleigh Gardner | Australia | All-rounder | 110 runs, 10 wkts |
| 2024 | Amelia Kerr | New Zealand | All-rounder | 135 runs, 15 wkts |
| 2026 | Beth Mooney | Australia | Batter | match-winning knock in final |
Notably, all-rounders dominate this list. Four of the nine winners (Browne, Taylor, Gardner, Kerr) were genuine all-rounders, proving that versatility wins World Cups.
Australia’s Dominance in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
It’s almost impossible to talk about the Women’s T20 World Cup without focusing on Australia. Simply put, their dominance has been unmatched.
In 10 editions, Australia have reached the final eight times and won seven titles. Their only final defeats came against West Indies in 2016 and England in 2009, but they have consistently bounced back stronger after every setback.
This era has been shaped by stars like Meg Lanning, Ellyse Perry, Alyssa Healy, Beth Mooney, and Ashleigh Gardner, who have all played key roles in building this sustained success. Lanning alone stands out, having captained Australia to four World Cup titles, the most by any captain in the tournament’s history.
One of their most iconic moments came in the 2020 final at the MCG, where Australia crushed India by 85 runs in front of a record crowd of 86,174 fans a match that is still widely seen as a landmark moment in women’s cricket.
Final Thoughts: Australia Remain Unmatched With 7 Women’s T20 World Cup Titles
The Women’s T20 World Cup winners list highlights Australia’s continued dominance, England’s early success, West Indies’ breakthrough, and New Zealand’s rise in recent years. With the 2026 edition featuring 12 teams and finishing at Lord’s, the tournament has grown bigger and more competitive than ever.
From 2009 to 2026, the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup has firmly established itself as the premier stage of women’s cricket, consistently delivering high-quality cricket, iconic finals, and unforgettable moments.