ICC Chairman Jay Shah praised the remarkable growth of women’s cricket after Australia clinched a record-extending seventh ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title with a commanding seven-wicket victory over England at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. Calling the sport “unmissable,” Shah said the tournament reflected the passion, quality, and global rise of women’s cricket.
Australia once again underlined their dominance on the world stage by comfortably chasing England’s total of 150 in just 17.1 overs after opting to bowl first. Star batter Beth Mooney played a match-winning knock of 64 runs, guiding her side to yet another World Cup triumph and further cementing Australia’s legacy as the most successful team in the history of the Women’s T20 World Cup.
Following the final, Jay Shah presented the championship trophy to Australia captain Sophie Molineux and congratulated both teams for delivering a memorable tournament. While applauding Australia’s consistency and championship-winning campaign, he also praised England for their spirited performances throughout the competition.
Taking to social media, Shah wrote, “Congratulations to Cricket Australia on winning their seventh ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title with another incredible campaign. Huge credit to England cricket too—fantastic runners-up but champions in spirit.”
The ICC Chairman also highlighted the growing popularity and standard of the women’s game, stating that the tournament showcased everything that makes women’s cricket special. “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,” he added.
Australia’s latest triumph further extends their unparalleled dominance in women’s cricket, having now lifted the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup trophy seven times. Their clinical performances throughout the tournament once again demonstrated the depth, consistency, and winning mentality that have made them the benchmark in international women’s cricket.
The successful conclusion of the tournament has also been hailed as another major milestone for women’s cricket, with record attendances, growing global interest, and high-quality performances reinforcing the sport’s rapid evolution on the international stage.