ICC Women's T20 World Cup: History And Winners

Since its inception in 2009, the ICC Women's T20 World Cup has showcased some thrilling cricketing moments. Australia has indeed been dominant, winning the title six times. England and the West Indies have each claimed the trophy once. 

Here’s a list of the winners of each edition of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup: 

2009 – England: England won the inaugural tournament, defeating New Zealand in the final.

2010 – Australia: Australia claimed the title by beating New Zealand in the final.

2012 – Australia: Australia retained their title, winning against England in the final.

2014 – Australia: Australia continued their dominance, winning the final against England.

2016 – West Indies: The West Indies secured their first title by defeating Australia in the final.

2018 – Australia: Australia won their fifth title by defeating England in the final.

2020 – Australia: Australia continued their winning streak with a victory over India in the final.

2023 – Australia: Australia won their sixth title by defeating South Africa in the final.

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2009 winner - England

England Women had a stellar campaign in the 2009 ICC Women's T20 World Cup. They won all five of their matches, including the group stage, the semi-final against Australia, and the final against New Zealand. 

Claire Taylor was indeed a standout performer and was named Player of the Tournament for her impressive batting throughout the competition.

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2010 winner - Australia

In the 2010 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup held in the Caribbean, Australia secured their first title in this tournament. The final against New Zealand was indeed a close contest. Australia, despite scoring a modest 106/8, managed to defend their total thanks to a standout performance by Ellyse Perry, who took 3/18. Her crucial wickets and tight bowling were instrumental in restricting New Zealand to 103 runs, securing a thrilling victory by just three runs.

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2012 winner - Australia

In the 2012 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, held in Colombo, Australia clinched their second consecutive title. Despite losing to England in the group stage, Australia made a strong comeback and advanced to the semi-finals after convincing victories over India and Pakistan. In the semi-final, they dominated the West Indies to secure their spot in the final.

The final against England was a nail-biter. Australia managed to win by just four runs, thanks to a solid all-round team performance and crucial contributions at key moments. This victory reinforced Australia's status as a dominant force in women’s T20 cricket.

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2014 winner - Australia

In the 2014 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, held in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Australia achieved a remarkable hat-trick by winning their third consecutive title. The 2014 tournament was notable for introducing a 10-team format for the first time.

Despite a stumble in their opening game against New Zealand, Australia bounced back strongly with victories over South Africa, Ireland, and Pakistan to advance to the semi-finals. In the semi-final, they defeated the West Indies by eight runs.

The final was indeed a dominant performance by Australia. They restricted England to 105/8 and chased down the target comfortably with 29 balls to spare, showcasing their strength and depth in the T20 format. 

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2016 winner - West Indies

The 2016 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, held in India, saw the West Indies break Australia’s streak of three consecutive titles. In the final at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, Australia set a challenging target of 148/5. However, the West Indies chased down the total in a thrilling finish.

Key performances came from Hayley Matthews and captain Stafanie Taylor, who anchored the chase and ensured the West Indies reached the target in the final over. Despite an earlier loss to England in the group stage, the West Indies showed resilience by winning against Pakistan, Bangladesh, and India to advance to the semi-finals. They then defeated New Zealand to secure their place in the final, where they ultimately claimed their first T20 World Cup title. This victory was a historic moment for West Indies women’s cricket.

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2018 winner - Australia

In the 2018 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, held in the Caribbean, Australia reclaimed the title after their previous win in 2014. Led by Meg Lanning, the Australian team faced England in the final, which bore a striking resemblance to their 2014 encounter.

Australia’s bowlers were dominant, dismissing England for 105 runs. The chase was handled efficiently, with Australia reaching the target with nearly five overs to spare. Alyssa Healy was exceptional throughout the tournament, finishing as the top run-scorer and earning the Player of the Tournament award for her outstanding performances with the bat.

Australia’s campaign was impressive overall; they won five out of six matches, with their sole defeat coming against India in the group stage. 

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020 winner - Australia

The 2020 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, held in Australia, saw the host nation successfully defend their title. This was the first time Australia hosted the tournament, and it was a memorable one, particularly with the final being held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in front of a record crowd of 86,174 spectators.

Australia faced a setback in their opening group-stage match against India but bounced back strongly by defeating Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and New Zealand to advance to the knockout stages. In the semi-final, they narrowly defeated South Africa by five runs using the D/L method due to rain interruptions.

In the final, Australia put on a dominant performance. They set a formidable total of 184/4, and their bowlers backed up the batting display with a comprehensive effort, dismissing India for 99 runs. The 85-run victory was the largest margin of victory by runs in a Women’s T20 World Cup final, solidifying Australia’s position as a dominant force in women’s cricket.

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 winner - Australia

In the 2023 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup held in South Africa, Australia continued their dominance in the format by winning their third consecutive title. They defeated South Africa in the final to secure their hat-trick of T20 World Cup victories.

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Ashleigh Gardner played a pivotal role throughout the tournament, earning the Player of the Tournament award for her exceptional all-round performances. She scored 110 runs and took 10 wickets, showcasing her valuable contributions with both bat and ball. Under the leadership of Meg Lanning, Australia’s consistent performance reaffirmed their status as one of the most successful teams in women’s T20 cricket.