Fans go berserk as Beth Mooney and Phoebe Litchfield lead Australia to their record seventh Women’s T20 World Cup crown

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Cricket fans around the globe went absolutely berserk on July 05, 2026, as Australia Women cemented their status as an undisputed cricketing dynasty. In a high-stakes, nerve-wracking finale of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup at the iconic Lord’s cricket ground, Australia comfortably defeated arch-rivals England Women by 7 wickets. Driven by clutch masterclasses from Beth Mooney and Phoebe Litchfield, the Aussies chased down a competitive target with a massive 17 balls to spare, capturing a historic, record-extending seventh Women’s T20 World Cup crown.

Winning the toss and electing to bat, England Women intended to post a daunting total on the board but found themselves suffocated early by a relentless Australian bowling unit. Opening bowler Kim Garth set the tone beautifully, delivering a highly economical spell of 1/20 across her 4 overs. Youthful sensation Lucy Hamilton struck an immense blow early by dismissing Amy Jones for just 6 runs in the second over.

England’s troubles deepened when Annabel Sutherland removed the dangerous Danni Wyatt-Hodge for 8, courtesy of a sharp catch by Beth Mooney, leaving the hosts stuttering at 32/2 within the Powerplay. While Alice Capsey tried to counter-attack with a brief 23 off 20 balls, spinner Sophie Molineux clean-bowled her just as she looked threatening. When Garth trapped Heather Knight lbw for a meager 26-ball 6, England were reeling at 70/4.

The saviour for the hosts was England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt, who anchored the innings with a gritty, unbeaten 58 off 53 balls. Alongside a late, explosive cameo from Freya Kemp (44 not out off 28 balls, striking at 157.14), Sciver-Brunt managed a 50-run partnership to push England to a respectable 150/4 in their allotted 20 overs. Nevertheless, Australia’s disciplined bowling ensured the target stayed well within reach.

Chasing 151 for glory, Australia lost young opener Georgia Voll for 9 early on to Lauren Bell. However, any hopes of an English fightback were quickly extinguished by a stunning, definitive 100-run second-wicket partnership between veteran Mooney and the dynamic Litchfield.

Mooney was the absolute rock of the chase, compiling a superb 64 off 49 balls, featuring 10 exquisite boundaries. At the other end, Litchfield acted as the aggressor, tearing into the English bowling attack with a brilliant 48 off 35 balls, smashing 6 fours and 2 towering sixes at a strike rate of 137.14. The duo helped Australia maximize their Powerplay, racing to 62/1 in just 6 overs and keeping the required run rate effortlessly under control.

By the time Charlie Dean broke the partnership by dismissing Litchfield, and Sophie Ecclestone later trapped Mooney lbw via a successful DRS review, the damage was completely done. Icons Ellyse Perry (13 not out) and Ashleigh Gardner (3 not out) calmly stepped in to guide the team past the finish line. Australia reached 153/3 in just 17.1 overs, sparking wild celebrations in the dugout and across stadiums worldwide as they lifted their seventh T20 World Cup trophy.

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Congratulations to the Australian women's cricket team on an incredible victory 🥇🏆🎉#T20WorldCup #Australia #WomensCricket

— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) July 6, 2026

WE ARE #T20WorldCup CHAMPIONS YET AGAIN!!!!! 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺BETH MOONEY MY BELOVED GOAT!!!!! I LOVE WOMEN’S SPORTS!!!!!#ENGvAUS

— hayley ⁸¹ 🇦🇺🦊🐊 (@rhrh1800) July 5, 2026

me when Beth Mooney does literally anything ever 🐐🇦🇺 #T20WorldCup #ENGvAUS

— hayley ⁸¹ 🇦🇺🦊🐊 (@rhrh1800) July 5, 2026

64 OFF 49 – MATCH DEFINING KNOCK FROM BETH MOONEY. 🇦🇺

— Maina Singh (@Maina_Singhx77) July 5, 2026

Australia in a different league in the women's game. Weren't stretched even once. Leaders in all aspects of the game.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) July 5, 2026

7th T20 WCTitle for Australia Women 🔥

Beth Mooney to be awarded Player of the Maatch and Tournament for her terrific performances throughout the World Cup Campaign 👏 #BethMooney #AUSvENG #AUSWvENGSW #T20WorldCup

[Womens T20 World Cup 2026 Final]

— Vikas Kohli (@imvikaskohli) July 5, 2026

POTM IN WOMEN'S T20 WORLD CUPS

2009 – Claire Taylor 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿2010 – Nicola Browne 🇳🇿2012 – Charlotte Edwards 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿2014 – Anya Shrubsole 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿2016 – Stafanie Taylor 🌴2018 – Alyssa Healy 🇦🇺2020 – Beth Mooney 🇦🇺2023 – Ashleigh Gardner 🇦🇺2024 – Melie Kerr 🇳🇿2026 – Beth Mooney 🇦🇺

— CRIC INSIGHTS (@TheCricInsights) July 6, 2026

Beth Mooney makes history by becoming the first player to earn this prestigious honor twice! 🏆🌟 A remarkable achievement that highlights her dominance on the biggest stage. 👏#BethMooney #T20WorldCup

— اسلم نور Aslam Nur (@_aslam_nur) July 6, 2026

Phoebe Litchfield enjoying Champagne shower. 😄

— @SumiBeniwal (@sumibeniwal11) July 6, 2026

Phoebe Litchfield of Australia, who made 48 against England, receives a standing ovation from a gentleman among the spectators in the pavilion during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London, England on July 5, 2026.

— AIRHORN MEDIA (@Airhorn_Media) July 6, 2026

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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.