Australia claims T20 World Cup title with seven-wicket win over England
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 6:53 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Australia defeated England by seven wickets in the T20 World Cup final held on July 5, 2026. Chasing 151 runs, Australia reached 153 for 3, with a notable half-century from Mooney marking her third consecutive final achievement. This victory signifies Australia's return to form after an eight-month absence from holding a global title. Despite England's growing confidence, Australia maintained a strong performance throughout the match.
- •Australia scores 153-3, chasing down 150 set by England.
- •Mooney records a half-century, her third straight final.
- •Match held at a sell-out venue in England.
- •Australia ends an eight-month title drought with this victory.
- •England struggled despite increased confidence over the last 15 months.
- 6:53 PMThe Guardian Sport — Australia take another stroll through T20 World Cup final against frustrated England
"Austraila 153-3, England 150-4; Australia win by seven wickets Mooney strikes half-century for third final in a row Well, it was fun while it lasted. Eight months is the time period Australia spent without holding a global trophy – a period which ended on Sunday, when they strolled home in the T20 World Cup final with a seven-wicket win against the hosts England. A 16-0 whitewash in the Ashes. A 3-0 record to Australia in all previous T20 World Cup finals between the two teams. Both sides tried to claim that none of it mattered – “Tomorrow is a new day,” Sophie Molineux said on the eve of the final – but even in front of a sell-out English crowd, even with Alana King on the bench, and even against an England side who have vastly gained in confidence over the past 15 months, Australia made this look like a walk in the park. Continue reading...
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