Australia dismantled England by seven wickets at a packed Lord's on Sunday to claim their seventh Women's T20 World Cup crown, extending their own record. The victory dashed England's hopes of a first title in 17 years and their second overall.
Chasing 151, Beth Mooney and Phoebe Litchfield engineered a blistering 100-run partnership off 67 balls. Litchfield fell 34 runs from victory, and Mooney departed 11 runs from the inevitable end, having notched her third match-winning fifty in Australia's last three finals.
The Southern Stars have now won seven of the eight Women's T20 World Cups since the tournament's inception. England, meanwhile, remain on one title, with their last triumph coming in 2009.
A scheduling shake-up could impact the narrative: the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup is set to expand to 16 teams in 2030, offering more nations a shot at the crown. For now, Australia's dominance shows no signs of slowing.
"We just executed our plan perfectly," said Australian captain Alyssa Healy after the match. England captain Heather Knight lamented: "We were outplayed in all departments. They're a phenomenal side."