The International Cricket Council (ICC) Women’s T20 World Cup is a short over cricket tournament featuring women’s national teams from around the world playing T20 (Twenty20) matches. The tournament is organized by the ICC and has been held seven times since its inception in 2009.
Women’s T20 World Cup
The Women’s T20 World Cup is a biennial cricket tournament organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for women’s national teams. The tournament features the best teams from around the world competing for the title of world champions in the T20 format of the game. Since its inception in 2009, the Women’s T20 World Cup has grown in popularity and importance, with each edition showcasing the skills and talent of the best women’s cricketers in the world. In this article, we will take a look at the Women’s T20 World Cup winners list, highlighting the teams that have won the tournament since its inception.
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| Year | Host | Winner | Runner-up |
| 2009 | England | England | New Zealand |
| 2010 | West Indies | Australia | New Zealand |
| 2012 | Sri Lanka | Australia | England |
| 2014 | Bangladesh | Australia | England |
| 2016 | India | West Indies | Australia |
| 2018 | West Indies | Australia | England |
| 2020 | Australia | Australia | India |
Women’s T20 World Cup 2009
The first edition of the tournament was held in 2009 in England. This historic event marked a major milestone for women’s cricket, as it was the first time that an international T20 cricket tournament was held exclusively for women.
The 2009 Women’s T20 World Cup featured eight teams, including Australia, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and the West Indies. The tournament was held from June 11th to June 21st and was played in a round-robin format, with each team playing two matches before progressing to the semi-finals and final.
England, the host nation, emerged as the champions of the inaugural Women’s T20 World Cup, defeating New Zealand in the final by 6 wickets. The final was played at Lord’s Cricket Ground, one of the most iconic cricket stadiums in the world. The match was attended by a large crowd, with fans from all over the world gathering to witness the historic moment.
The final was a closely contested match, with New Zealand batting first and scoring 85 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their 20 overs. Suzie Bates top-scored for New Zealand with 19 runs, while Charlotte Edwards was the pick of the England bowlers, taking 2 wickets for 22 runs in her four overs.
In reply, England got off to a good start, with openers Sarah Taylor and Beth Morgan putting on a 58-run partnership for the first wicket. However, New Zealand fought back, taking four wickets in quick succession to reduce England to 79 for 4. But a composed innings from Jenny Gunn, who scored an unbeaten 19 runs off 17 balls, saw England home to victory with four balls to spare.
The win was a historic moment for women’s cricket, as it marked the first time that an international T20 cricket tournament was held exclusively for women. It also marked a major milestone for England, who became the first team to win the Women’s T20 World Cup.
Women’s T20 World Cup 2010
The Women’s T20 World Cup 2010 was the second edition of the tournament, which was held in the West Indies from April 30th to May 16th. The tournament featured eight teams, including Australia, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and the West Indies.
Australia emerged as the champions of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2010, defeating New Zealand in the final by 3 runs. The final was a thrilling contest, with Australia scoring 142 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in their 20 overs. Meg Lanning top-scored for Australia with 45 runs, while Nicola Browne was the pick of the New Zealand bowlers, taking 2 wickets for 26 runs in her four overs.
In reply, New Zealand got off to a good start, with openers Suzie Bates and Rachel Priest putting on a 67-run partnership for the first wicket. However, a disciplined bowling performance from Australia, led by Ellyse Perry, who took 3 wickets for 18 runs in her four overs, saw New Zealand fall short of the target, scoring 139 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in their 20 overs.
Women’s T20 World Cup 2012
The Women’s T20 World Cup 2012 was the third edition of the tournament and was held in Sri Lanka from September 26th to October 7th. The tournament featured eight teams, including Australia, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and the West Indies.
In the final, Australia defeated England by four runs to win their third consecutive T20 World Cup title. The match was a closely contested affair, with Australia batting first and scoring 142 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in their 20 overs. Jess Cameron was the top scorer for Australia, scoring 45 runs off 34 balls.
In reply, England got off to a poor start, losing early wickets and struggling to keep up with the required run rate. However, a determined innings from Lydia Greenway, who scored 80 runs off 64 balls, kept England in the game until the final over. But some tight bowling from Australia in the last over ensured that they won their third consecutive T20 World Cup title.
Women’s T20 World Cup 2014
The Women’s T20 World Cup 2014 final was a thrilling encounter between Australia and England. The match was held at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and was watched by a large crowd and viewers around the world.
After winning the toss, England decided to bat first and scored 105 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their 20 overs. Charlotte Edwards top-scored for England with 28 runs, while Ellyse Perry was the pick of the Australian bowlers, taking 3 wickets for just 19 runs in her four overs.
In reply, Australia got off to a shaky start, losing their first two wickets for just 23 runs. However, a brilliant partnership between Jess Cameron and Meg Lanning saw Australia get back on track. Cameron scored an unbeaten 45 runs, while Lanning scored 21 runs, as Australia chased down the target in the 16th over, winning the match by 6 wickets.
Women’s T20 World Cup 2016
he Women’s T20 World Cup 2016 final was a thrilling match between Australia and the West Indies. The final, played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, India, was a high-scoring affair, with both teams putting up impressive totals. The West Indies emerged as the champions, chasing down Australia’s total of 148 runs with three balls to spare. The final was a major success, drawing a large crowd and capturing the attention of cricket fans from all over the world. The West Indies’ victory was a historic moment for women’s cricket, and helped to further raise the profile of the sport.
Women’s T20 World Cup 2018
The Women’s T20 World Cup 2018 final was a highly anticipated event, with fans from all over the world eagerly awaiting the clash between Australia and England. The match was played at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua, and it was a thrilling contest from start to finish. Australia won the toss and elected to bat first, posting a total of 106 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their 20 overs. England’s response got off to a shaky start, losing two early wickets, but they fought back strongly, with an unbeaten 55-run partnership between Amy Jones and Natalie Sciver seeing them home to victory with 8 balls to spare. England’s win in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2018 final was a testament to their strength and resilience as a team, and it helped to cement their position as one of the leading teams in women’s cricket. The match was a thrilling spectacle, and it showcased the very best of women’s cricket on the world stage.
Women’s T20 World Cup 2020
The Women’s T20 World Cup 2020 final was a highly anticipated match that took place between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in front of a record-breaking crowd of 86,174 fans. The match was also a significant moment for women’s cricket as it was the first time that a women’s cricket match had been played at the iconic stadium.
Australia won the toss and chose to bat first, setting a challenging target of 184 runs for India to chase. In response, India got off to a shaky start, losing their first three wickets for just 30 runs. However, a valiant effort from Deepti Sharma and Veda Krishnamurthy gave India hope, but the Australian bowlers managed to restrict their opponents to 99 runs, securing their fifth Women’s T20 World Cup title.
Summary
The Women’s T20 World Cup has become a major event in the international cricket calendar, showcasing the skill, talent, and competitiveness of women cricketers from around the world.
Australia is currently the most successful team in Women’s T20 World Cup history, with a total of five titles to their name.