The Women’s T20 World Cup tournament’s ninth edition starts on October 3 and will conclude on October 20. The tournament is being held in UAE and it will be played in Dubai and Sharjah. Ten teams are participating in this tournament, with Australia as the defending champion, who won the last game. Australia won their sixth title last event. We will look back at all of the Women’s T20WC Winners.
It is easy to say that Australia have won six titles. The other two are England (in the inaugural edition in 2009) and West Indies (in 2016). We will look through how they have won each of the tournaments.
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Women’s T20WC Winners: All winners
2009 – England
Host: England
Champion: England
Runner-up: New Zealand
Venue for the final match: Lord’s, London
England (86/4) defeated New Zealand (85) by 6 wickets.
England achieved victory by scoring a difficult total of 86/4, with Sarah Taylor (39) and Claire Taylor (39) both making significant contributions. Katherine Brunt’s outstanding bowling display (taking 3 wickets for 6 runs) played a key role in restricting New Zealand to 85 runs, leading to a convincing 4-wicket victory.
Most valuable player: Katherine Brunt from England
Tournament’s standout player: Claire Taylor from England.
2010 – Australia
Host: West Indies
Champion: Australia
Runner-up: New Zealand
Venue for the final match: Kensington Oval in Barbados.
Australia (106/8) defeated New Zealand (103/6) by 3 runs.
Australia successfully defended a small total of 106 in an exciting final match to emerge victorious. Ellyse Perry played a vital role by defending 14 runs in the final over, securing a 3-run win. Perry’s outstanding bowling and strong fielding contributed to Australia securing their first T20 World Cup victory.
Match’s standout performer: Ellyse Perry from Australia
Tournament’s standout player: Nicola Browne from New Zealand.
2012 – Australia
Host: Sri Lanka
Champion: Australia
Runner-up: England
Venue for the final match: R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
Australia (142/4) defeated England (138/9) by 4 runs.
Australia secured a strong total of 142/4, mainly due to Jess Cameron’s 45 runs from 34 deliveries. England, although some players performed well, missed the target by just 4 runs. Australia successfully defended their title thanks to their disciplined bowling and fielding, particularly towards the end of the game.
Man of the Match: Jess Cameron from Australia
Tournament’s top player: Charlotte Edwards from England.
2014 – Australia
Host: Bangladesh
Winner: Australia
Runner-up: England
Venue for the final match: Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka
Australia (106/4) defeated England (105/8) by 6 wickets.
How They Won: Australia dominated the final by restricting England to 105/8, thanks to Sarah Coyte’s 3/16. Meg Lanning’s 44 helped Australia chase down the target comfortably, securing their third consecutive title.
Player of the Match: Meg Lanning (Australia)
Player of the Tournament: Meg Lanning (Australia)
2016 – West Indies
Host: India
Winner: West Indies
Runner-up: Australia
Venue for the final match: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
West Indies (149/2) defeated Australia (148/5) by 8 wickets.
How They Won: Australia set a formidable target of 148/5, but West Indies chased it down brilliantly with 149/2, led by Hayley Matthews (66) and Stafanie Taylor (59). It was a historic win as West Indies secured their first Women’s T20 World Cup title, breaking Australia’s dominance.
Player of the Match: Hayley Matthews (West Indies)
Player of the Tournament: Stafanie Taylor (West Indies)
2018 – Australia
Host: West Indies
Winner: Australia
Runner-up: England
Venue for the final match: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua
Australia (106/2) defeated England (105 all out) by 8 wickets.
How They Won: Australia bowled England out for just 105, with Ashleigh Gardner and Megan Schutt being the standout bowlers. In reply, Australia comfortably chased the target in 15.1 overs, led by Gardner’s all-round performance and Alyssa Healy’s aggressive batting at the top.
Player of the Match: Ashleigh Gardner (Australia)
Player of the Tournament: Alyssa Healy (Australia)
2020 – Australia
Host: Australia
Winner: Australia
Runner-up: India
Venue for the final match: Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne
Australia (184/4) defeated India (99 all out) by 85 runs.
How They Won: Australia dominated the final in front of a record-breaking crowd of 86,174. Alyssa Healy (75 off 39) and Beth Mooney (78* off 54) powered Australia to a massive total of 184/4. India faltered under the pressure and were bowled out for 99, giving Australia a massive 85-run victory and their fifth title.
Player of the Match: Alyssa Healy (Australia)
Player of the Tournament: Beth Mooney (Australia)
2023 – Australia
Host: South Africa
Winner: Australia
Runner-up: South Africa
Venue for the final match: Newlands, Cape Town
Australia (156/6) defeated South Africa (137/6) by 19 runs.
How They Won: Australia set a challenging total of 156/6, led by Beth Mooney’s unbeaten 74 off 53 balls. South Africa fought hard but fell short, managing only 137/6 in their 20 overs. Australia’s strong bowling attack, led by Megan Schutt and Ashleigh Gardner, ensured their sixth World Cup title.
Player of the Match: Beth Mooney (Australia)
Player of the Tournament: Ashleigh Gardner (Australia)
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