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ICC Chairman Jay Shah presented the ICC Women's World Cup 2026 trophy to captain Sophie Molineux after Australia defeated England in the final at Lord's to clinch their seventh title.
Australia restricted England to 150 after electing to bowl and then chased down the target in 17.1 overs with Beth Mooney leading the way, scoring 64 runs, according to a release. Following Australia's victory, ICC Chairman Jay Shah said that women's cricket is in its golden era and that the tournament served as a reminder of why the sport is unmissable, thanks to the power, passion and class on display. "Congratulations to Cricket Australia on winning their seventh ICC Women's T20 World Cup title with another incredible campaign. Huge credit to England cricket too - fantastic runners-up but champions in spirit. This tournament reminded us why women's cricket is unmissable - power, passion, and pure class on display from start to finish. Thank you to both teams and everyone who made this World Cup so special. Women's cricket is in a golden era," Jay Shah posted on X. https://x.com/JayShah/status/2073861461395583458 Australia recovered quickly after losing opener Georgia Voll in the second over, with Mooney and Phoebe Litchfield adding a match-defining partnership that powered the side to 62/1 at the end of the powerplay before taking them beyond the 100-run mark in the 11th over. Litchfield made a fluent 48, while Mooney registered her ninth Women's T20 World Cup half-century before Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner completed the chase. Earlier, Australia's disciplined bowling attack restricted England to 150/4 despite an unbeaten 58 from captain Nat Sciver-Brunt and 44 from Freya Kemp. Annabel Sutherland, Sophie Molineux, Lucy Hamilton and Kim Garth picked up a wicket apiece to lay the foundation for another memorable World Cup triumph. (ANI)
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