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Australia Clinch Seventh T20 World Cup Title
5 Jul
Summary
- Beth Mooney scored a classy half-century to guide Australia.
- Australia chased down England's target of 151 with ease.
- Australia secured their seventh Women's T20 World Cup title.
Australia secured their seventh Women's T20 World Cup title on Sunday, triumphing over England in London. Beth Mooney's composed 64 and Phoebe Litchfield's aggressive 48 were pivotal in chasing down England's total of 150/4. Mooney's half-century was her ninth in T20 World Cups.
Earlier, Australia's disciplined bowling effort restricted England. Despite a shaky start, captain Nat Sciver-Brunt scored an unbeaten 58, supported by Freya Kemp's 44 off 28 balls, which helped England post a competitive 150/4.
The Australian batting lineup displayed depth and control, overcoming the early loss of Georgia Voll. Mooney and Litchfield built a crucial partnership, setting the stage for Perry and Gardner to seal the victory with 17 balls remaining.