Jay Shah hails Australia's record seventh Women's T20 World Cup triumph, calls England 'champions in spirit'

ICC chairman Jay Shah congratulated Australia on their record seventh Women's T20 World Cup title on X, praising the Southern Stars for a dominant campaign and describing England as champions in spirit despite the hosts finishing as runners-up in the final at Lord's Cricket Ground on Sunday, July 5.

Australia chased down a target of 151 with 17 balls to spare, completing a seven-wicket win in 17.1 overs. Beth Mooney anchored the run-chase with a composed 64 off 49 balls, and the right-hander was well supported by Phoebe Litchfield, who struck an attacking 48 off 35 to put the result beyond England's reach. The seven-time champions went through the entire tournament unbeaten. Earlier, the hosts had posted 150 for 4, with Nat Sciver-Brunt scoring 58 off 53 balls and Freya Kemp contributing an unbeaten 44 off 28 to give England a fighting total.

"Congratulations to Australia on winning their 7th ICC Women's T20 World Cup title with another incredible campaign. Huge credit to England too - fantastic runners-up but champions in spirit," Jay Shah wrote on X.

Congratulations to @CricketAus on winning their 7th @ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title with another incredible campaign. Huge credit to @englandcricket too - fantastic runners-up but champions in spirit. This tournament reminded us why women’s cricket is unmissable - power,…

Shah also reflected on what the tournament had meant for the women's game globally. The Australians completed an unbeaten campaign, maintaining their perfect record across all Women's T20 World Cup final appearances. Sophie Molineux, who led the side to the title in her first ICC final, received the trophy from the ICC chairman at the Lord's presentation ceremony.

'This tournament reminded us why women's cricket is unmissable – power, passion, and pure class on display from start to finish,' Shah added.

Mooney was named both Player of the Match for her 64 off 49 balls and Player of the Series, finishing the tournament with 238 runs. It was her third consecutive half-century in a Women's T20 World Cup final, having scored fifties in the 2020 and 2023 championship matches. The Aussies now hold a perfect record of seven wins from seven Women's T20 World Cup final appearances.