England hold the record for the biggest win by runs in Women’s T20 World Cup history, after they thrashed Pakistan by 114 runs at Cape Town during the 2023 edition.
That victory came on the back of a then-tournament-record total of 213/5, powered by Nat Sciver-Brunt’s blistering 81 not out.
Since the tournament began in 2009, several dominant batting performances have produced massive winning margins. The ongoing 2026 edition in England has already added two fresh entries to the all-time top 10 list.
Below is the complete breakdown of the 10 biggest wins by runs, updated to include the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 results.
Top 10 Biggest Wins By Runs In Women’s T20 World Cup
This table lists every victory of 86 runs or more in Women’s T20 World Cup history. Consequently, it covers results from 2009 through the ongoing 2026 edition.
| Rank | Winner | Margin | Opponent | Venue | Match Date | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England | 114 runs | Pakistan | Cape Town | 21 Feb 2023 | 214 |
| 2 | South Africa | 113 runs | Thailand | Canberra | 28 Feb 2020 | 196 |
| 3 | New Zealand | 102 runs | Sri Lanka | Paarl | 19 Feb 2023 | 163 |
| 4 | England | 98 runs | Thailand | Canberra | 26 Feb 2020 | 177 |
| 5 | Australia | 97 runs | New Zealand | Paarl | 11 Feb 2023 | 174 |
| 6 | India | 95 runs | Netherlands | Leeds | 17 Jun 2026 | 210 |
| 7 | Australia | 94 runs | Pakistan | Sylhet | 29 Mar 2014 | 186 |
| 8 | New Zealand | 93 runs | Ireland | Mohali | 18 Mar 2016 | 178 |
| 9 | England | 87 runs | Sri Lanka | Birmingham | 12 Jun 2026 | 220 |
| 10 | South Africa | 86 runs | Ireland | Sylhet | 29 Mar 2014 | 166 |
As a result, England lead the chart with three entries in the top 10, while Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa each have two. Additionally, India’s 95-run win in the 2026 edition is the only Indian entry on the list.
Match-By-Match Breakdown Of The Record Wins
Here is complete match by match breakdown:
1. England vs Pakistan – 114 Runs (Cape Town, 2023)
England set the all-time record in the 2023 Women’s T20 World Cup at Newlands, Cape Town on 21 February 2023.
Batting first, England posted 213/5 in 20 overs, a total that broke the tournament record at the time.
| Winner | Margin | Target | Overs | Opposition | Ground | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG Women | 114 runs | 214 | 20 | v PAK Women | Cape Town | 21 Feb 2023 |
Nat Sciver-Brunt starred with an unbeaten 81 off 40 balls, smashing 12 fours and a six in a ruthless display.
Furthermore, Danni Wyatt contributed 59 off 33 balls at the top, while Amy Jones added a quickfire 47 from 31 deliveries.
In response, Pakistan could manage only 99/9 in 20 overs. Katherine Sciver-Brunt and Charlie Dean picked up two wickets apiece.
Consequently, England finished their group stage unbeaten and topped Group 2 with this 114-run demolition.
2. South Africa vs Thailand – 113 Runs (Canberra, 2020)
Just one run behind the all-time record, South Africa’s 113-run win over Thailand came during the 2020 Women’s T20 World Cup in Australia.
| Winner | Margin | Target | Overs | Opposition | Ground | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA Women | 113 runs | 196 | 19.1 | v THA Women | Canberra | 28 Feb 2020 |
The Proteas posted 195/3 in 20 overs at Manuka Oval, Canberra on 28 February 2020.
Thailand, in their second-ever T20 World Cup appearance, managed just 82 in 19.1 overs.
This target of 196 was the highest set in a match on this list until the 2023 and 2026 editions raised the bar even higher.
3. New Zealand vs Sri Lanka – 102 Runs (Paarl, 2023)
New Zealand recorded the third-largest win by runs when they defeated Sri Lanka by 102 runs at Boland Park, Paarl on 19 February 2023.
| Winner | Margin | Target | Overs | Opposition | Ground | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZ Women | 102 runs | 163 | 15.5 | v SL Women | Paarl | 19 Feb 2023 |
Batting first, the White Ferns scored 162 in 20 overs. However, their bowling attack then tore through Sri Lanka’s lineup.
As a result, Sri Lanka crumbled to just 60 in 15.5 overs, making this the fastest completed innings on the entire list.
This remains the only 100-plus run victory in the tournament that came with a first-innings total below 170.
4. England vs Thailand – 98 Runs (Canberra, 2020)
England made their second appearance in the top 10 with a 98-run victory over Thailand during the 2020 Women’s T20 World Cup in Canberra on 26 February 2020.
| Winner | Margin | Target | Overs | Opposition | Ground | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG Women | 98 runs | 177 | 20 | v THA Women | Canberra | 26 Feb 2020 |
The hosts-by-proxy posted 176/6 in 20 overs, setting Thailand a target of 177.
In reply, Thailand managed 78 in 20 overs. Interestingly, Thailand were on the receiving end of two of the three biggest defeats in this tournament’s history.
Both came in the 2020 edition at the same venue in Canberra, which was clearly not kind to the Thai batters.
5. Australia vs New Zealand – 97 Runs (Paarl, 2023)
Australia showed why they are the most successful team in Women’s T20 World Cup history with a 97-run hammering of New Zealand at Paarl on 11 February 2023.
| Winner | Margin | Target | Overs | Opposition | Ground | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUS Women | 97 runs | 174 | 14 | v NZ Women | Paarl | 11 Feb 2023 |
The Aussies batted first and posted 173/5 in 20 overs, setting a target of 174
New Zealand collapsed to 76 in 14 overs, folding well inside the allotted 20 overs.
This result is particularly notable because New Zealand went on to win the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup the following year, proving that one bad day hardly defines a team’s trajectory.
6. India vs Netherlands – 95 Runs (Leeds, 2026)
This is the freshest entry on the list. India crushed Netherlands by 95 runs at Headingley, Leeds on 17 June 2026 during the ongoing ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.
| Winner | Margin | Target | Overs | Opposition | Ground | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India Women | 95 runs | 210 | 17.3 | v NL Women | Leeds | 17 Jun 2026 |
Batting first, the Women in Blue posted a massive 209/5 in 20 overs, powered by Smriti Mandhana’s 74 off 47 balls and Shafali Verma’s 55 off 38 balls.
The Netherlands, playing in their first-ever Women’s T20 World Cup, collapsed to 114 in 17.3 overs.
Shree Charani picked up 4/19, while Shafali Verma added 3/20 with the ball. Verma’s all-round performance made her only the third player with a fifty and three wickets in a single Women’s T20 World Cup match.
Additionally, this was India’s biggest-ever win by runs in the tournament, and it pushed them to the top of Group 1 on net run rate.
7. Australia vs Pakistan – 94 Runs (Sylhet, 2014)
Australia make their second appearance on this list with a 94-run win over Pakistan during the 2014 Women’s T20 World Cup in Bangladesh.
| Winner | Margin | Target | Overs | Opposition | Ground | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUS Women | 94 runs | 186 | 20 | v PAK Women | Sylhet | 29 Mar 2014 |
The Aussies posted 186/6 in 20 overs at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on 29 March 2014.
Pakistan managed only 91 in 20 overs in reply. This was the earliest edition represented in the top 10, as the 2009 and 2010 tournaments produced no wins exceeding 86 runs.
8. New Zealand vs Ireland – 93 Runs (Mohali, 2016)
New Zealand earned their second top-10 entry by defeating Ireland by 93 runs at the 2016 Women’s T20 World Cup in India.
| Winner | Margin | Target | Overs | Opposition | Ground | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZ Women | 93 runs | 178 | 20 | v IRE Women | Mohali | 18 Mar 2016 |
Batting first at the PCA Stadium, Mohali on 18 March 2016, the White Ferns scored 177/6 in 20 overs, setting a target of 178.
Ireland managed only 84 in 20 overs in response. This was one of only two entries from the 2016 edition to crack the all-time top 10.
9. England vs Sri Lanka – 87 Runs (Birmingham, 2026)
England kicked off the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup with a statement 87-run victory over Sri Lanka at Edgbaston, Birmingham on 12 June 2026.
| Winner | Margin | Target | Overs | Opposition | Ground | Match Date |
| ENG Women | 87 runs | 220 | 20 | v SL Women | Birmingham | 12 Jun 2026 |
The hosts posted 219/1 in 20 overs, which is now the highest total in Women’s T20 World Cup history, surpassing their own record of 213/5 set against Pakistan in 2023.
Danni Wyatt-Hodge scored an unbeaten 105 off 62 balls, becoming the oldest player from a Full Member nation to score a century in Women’s T20 World Cups.
In addition, Amy Jones chipped in with 53, while Nat Sciver-Brunt blasted 46 off 22 balls late in the innings.
England’s bowlers then dismantled Sri Lanka for 132 in 20 overs. Freya Kemp was the standout bowler with 4 wickets, while Sophie Ecclestone and Charlie Dean took two each.
10. South Africa vs Ireland – 86 Runs (Sylhet, 2014)
South Africa round out the top 10 with an 86-run win over Ireland at the 2014 Women’s T20 World Cup in Sylhet, Bangladesh on 29 March 2014.
| Winner | Margin | Target | Overs | Opposition | Ground | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA Women | 86 runs | 166 | 15.1 | v IRE Women | Sylhet | 29 Mar 2014 |
The Proteas scored 165/5 in 20 overs, setting a target of 166. Ireland then collapsed to 79 in 15.1 overs.
Notably, this match took place on the same day and at the same venue as Australia’s 94-run win over Pakistan, which sits at #7 on this list.
Key Patterns From The Biggest Wins
England dominate the list with three entries at #1, #4, and #9. Moreover, two of those three came against lower-ranked opponents (Pakistan and Thailand).
Meanwhile, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa each feature twice. This distribution closely mirrors the overall power hierarchy of women’s cricket.
| Team | Entries In Top 10 | Positions |
|---|---|---|
| England | 3 | #1, #4, #9 |
| Australia | 2 | #5, #7 |
| New Zealand | 2 | #3, #8 |
| South Africa | 2 | #2, #10 |
| India | 1 | #6 |
India’s single entry at #6 is their first-ever appearance in this top 10, achieved during the ongoing 2026 tournament.
Significantly, no team from outside the traditional top five has ever registered a win large enough to make this list.
Which Teams Have Faced The Biggest Defeats?
On the other side of these records, Pakistan appears most frequently as the defeated team, featuring in three matches on the broader list (twice in the top 10).
| Team | Times In Bottom List | Positions |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 3 | #1, #7 (both as opponent) |
| Thailand | 2 | #2, #4 |
| Sri Lanka | 2 | #3, #9 |
| Ireland | 2 | #8, #10 |
| New Zealand | 1 | #5 |
| Netherlands | 1 | #6 |
Thailand suffered two of the three biggest defeats in consecutive matches during the 2020 edition. Both came at Canberra, so the conditions clearly did not suit them.
Similarly, Ireland and Sri Lanka each appear twice. These results highlight the gap that still exists between the top-ranked teams and the newcomers or lower-ranked sides in ICC events.
Impact Of The 2023 And 2026 Editions On The Records
A striking pattern emerges when you look at the timeline. Six of the top 10 biggest wins have come in the 2020, 2023, or 2026 editions alone.
Before 2020, only two matches from the 2014 and 2016 editions made the cut. Therefore, the trend clearly points to an increase in lopsided outcomes as batting totals have climbed.
The 2023 edition in South Africa produced three top-10 entries (#1, #3, #5). Meanwhile, the 2026 edition in England has already added two more (#6, #9), even though the group stage is still ongoing.
Furthermore, teams have shattered the highest totals in Women’s T20 World Cup history in recent editions. England’s 219/1 in 2026 topped their own 213/5 from 2023, which had itself beaten South Africa’s 195/3 from 2020.
As a result, bigger first-innings totals naturally lead to bigger winning margins. Rising batting standards among the top teams, combined with the inclusion of less experienced sides like Thailand and the Netherlands, have fueled these blowouts.
Conclusion: England Women Lead the Largest Winning Margins in Women’s T20 World Cup History
England’s 114-run win over Pakistan in 2023 remains the biggest win by runs in Women’s T20 World Cup history. However, the ongoing 2026 edition proves these records are never safe for long.
With the group stage still underway, more lopsided results could push new entries into the top 10 before the tournament wraps up on 5 July 2026.
Rising batting standards among the top teams, combined with an expanded 12-team format, suggest that big wins in Women’s T20 World Cups will only become more common in the years ahead.
