'Women's cricket in golden era': ICC Chairman Jay Shah hails game's rise as Australia lift record 7th T20 World Cup

Australia won a record-extending seventh ICC Women's T20 World Cup title after beating hosts England by seven wickets in the final at Lord's on Sunday, as ICC Chairman Jay Shah said the tournament showed that "women's cricket is in a golden era."

Congratulating both finalists in a post on X, Shah wrote, "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, passion, and pure class on display from start to finish. Thank you to both teams and everyone who made this World Cup so special. Women's cricket is in a golden era!"

Australia completed an unbeaten campaign by chasing down 151 with 17 balls to spare in front of a record crowd of more than 28,000 at Lord's. The victory marked the highest successful run chase in the history of a Women's T20 World Cup final and ended England's unbeaten record in home Women's World Cups.


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The ICC also celebrated Australia's triumph on X, posting, "Australia reign supreme once again to seal the Women's #T20WorldCup title in emphatic fashion."

Beth Mooney anchored Australia's chase with 64 after putting together a match-defining partnership with Phoebe Litchfield. After opener Georgia Voll fell early to Lauren Bell, Mooney and Litchfield added quick runs to take Australia to 62/1 in the powerplay before crossing the 100-run mark in the 11th over.

Litchfield fell for 48 to Charlie Dean, while Mooney registered her ninth Women's T20 World Cup half-century to equal Nat Sciver-Brunt's record for the most fifties in the tournament. Sophie Ecclestone dismissed Mooney for 64, but Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner completed the chase without any late drama.

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Earlier, England posted 150/4 after being asked to bat. Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt remained unbeaten on 58 off 53 balls, while Freya Kemp scored 44 off 28 deliveries as the pair shared an 80-run stand after England slipped to 70/4.

Australia's bowling effort was shared by Annabel Sutherland, Sophie Molineux, Lucy Hamilton and Kim Garth, who picked up one wicket each.