Ellyse Perry Makes History As Australia Wins 7th Women's T20 World Cup

Summary

Australia has won the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, defeating England by 7 wickets in the grand final at Lord's Cricket Ground. This victory marks a record-extending seventh T20 World Cup crown for the Australian squad, and also sees legendary all-rounder Ellyse Perry become the first player to win 9 major ICC tournament trophies. Australia achieved the highest ever successful run chase in a Women's T20 World Cup final, reaching their target of 151 runs with 17 balls to spare.