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Women’s T20 World Cup
The ICC’s 20-over world championship, played since 2009 – Australia have won seven of the ten editions.
Winners and runners-up
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Result | Host |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Australia | England | By 7 wickets | England |
| 2024 | New Zealand | South Africa | By 32 runs | United Arab Emirates |
| 2023 | Australia | South Africa | By 19 runs | South Africa |
| 2020 | Australia | India | By 85 runs | Australia |
| 2018 | Australia | England | By 8 wickets | West Indies |
| 2016 | West Indies | Australia | By 8 wickets | India |
| 2014 | Australia | England | By 6 wickets | Bangladesh |
| 2012 | Australia | England | By 4 runs | Sri Lanka |
| 2010 | Australia | New Zealand | By 3 runs | West Indies |
| 2009 | England | New Zealand | By 6 wickets | England |
Titles by team
| Team | Titles | Winning years |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | 7 | 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2020, 2023, 2026 |
| England | 1 | 2009 |
| West Indies | 1 | 2016 |
| New Zealand | 1 | 2024 |
How the tournament has grown
England won the first Women’s T20 World Cup on home soil in 2009. Australia then won three in a row (2010, 2012, 2014), West Indies stunned them in the 2016 final, and Australia answered with titles in 2018, 2020 and 2023. New Zealand won their first T20 title in 2024 in the UAE.
The 2026 edition in England was the largest yet, with 12 teams. Australia beat England by seven wickets in the final at Lord’s to claim a seventh title.
Questions and answers
Who won the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup?
Australia beat England by seven wickets in the final at Lord’s for their seventh Women’s T20 World Cup title.
How many teams played in the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup?
Twelve teams – the largest field in the tournament’s history.
Who won the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup?
New Zealand, beating South Africa by 32 runs in the final in Dubai for their first T20 world title.
Has India won the Women’s T20 World Cup?
Not yet. India’s best finish was runners-up in 2020, when Australia won the final in Melbourne.
The story of the Women’s T20 World Cup
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup has decided the 20-over world champions since 2009. Its short format suits fearless batting and clever bowling, and it has produced some of the most-watched matches in women’s cricket.
Editions and champions
England won the first tournament at home in 2009. Australia won in 2010, 2012 and 2014, West Indies beat them in the 2016 final in Kolkata, and Australia then won again in 2018, 2020 and 2023. New Zealand claimed their first T20 title in 2024 in the UAE, beating South Africa in the final.
2026 in England
The 2026 tournament was the biggest yet with 12 teams. Australia beat hosts England by seven wickets in the final at Lord’s for a seventh title.
Format
Teams play in groups, with the leading sides advancing to semi-finals and a final. Ties in knockout matches are settled by a Super Over.
Every edition
Each edition has its own page with the host, winner, runner-up and final result.