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Australia claims T20 World Cup title, defeating England at Lord's

Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 8:40 AM

Last updated Jul 6, 2026

Australia claims T20 World Cup title, defeating England at Lord's

Summary

Australia secured their seventh Women's T20 World Cup title by defeating England by seven wickets at Lord's on July 6, 2026. In the final, England set a target of 151 runs, but Australia chased it down with 17 balls to spare. Despite the loss, England's head coach Charlotte Edwards is focusing on the positives as the team prepares for the 2027 Ashes, aiming to rebuild and eliminate past fielding errors. England has faced nine consecutive defeats to Australia across formats, and significant decisions lie ahead regarding key player's futures.

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By the Numbers

•Australia wins their seventh T20 World Cup title.
•England scored 150 runs in the final.
•Australia chased down the target with 17 balls to spare.
•England has lost nine matches in a row to Australia.
•Charlotte Edwards is focusing on rebuilding for future series.

What they're saying

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Taking the positives is probably quite a hard thing to do when you have just been emphatically dispatched in your home T20 World Cup final by your oldest rivals.
— Sky Sports

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