The historic Lord’s Cricket Ground witnessed another chapter of cricketing immortality on July 5, 2026, as Australia Women asserted their absolute supremacy in world cricket. Facing arch-rivals England Women in the high-stakes final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, the clinical Southern Stars put on a masterclass performance. Demonstrating why they are regarded as one of the greatest sports teams in history, Australia chased down a competitive total with remarkable ease, concluding an flawless, unbeaten tournament run to lift the coveted trophy yet again.
Sachin Tendulkar applauds Australia after their seventh Women’s T20 World Cup triumph
The magnitude of Australia’s historic triumph resonated far beyond London, drawing high praise from legends of the game. Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar was among the first to congratulate the champions, taking to social media platform X to commend their unparalleled consistency and mental fortitude under pressure.
Tendulkar highlighted the team’s rare ability to seamlessly adapt to shifting match situations, a trait that defined their unbeaten streak throughout the 2026 campaign. In his message, the Master Blaster wrote:
“Congratulations to Australia on another World Cup title! The unbeaten run really shows how well they managed different match situations and stayed consistent throughout. That kind of stability is usually what brings trophies home.”
Tendulkar’s praise underscores the sheer dominance of an Australian side that refuses to buckle when challenged. By remaining undefeated across the entire tournament, the world champions proved that their success is anchored in structured calmness and elite game management, qualities that inevitably convert high-pressure finals into golden victories.
Congratulations to Australia on another World Cup title!
The unbeaten run really shows how well they managed different match situations and stayed consistent throughout. That kind of stability is usually what brings trophies home.
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 6, 2026
Australia overpower England to secure Women’s T20 World Cup title
Winning the toss and opting to bat, England Women posted a fighting total of 150/4 in their allotted 20 overs. The hosts suffered an early setback when opener Amy Jones was dismissed for just 6 by Lucy Hamilton, followed by Danni Wyatt-Hodge (8), leaving England stuttering at 39/2 during the powerplay. However, captain Nat Sciver-Brunt anchored the innings brilliantly with a resilient, unbeaten 58 off 53 balls, featuring five boundaries. She found an aggressive partner in Freya Kemp, who provided late-innings fireworks with a blistering 44 off 28 deliveries (including 4 fours and 1 six). Together, they stitched an unbeaten 50-run partnership to push England to 150. Australia’s bowling attack maintained disciplined control, led by Kim Garth’s economical spell of 1/20 from four overs.
The target of 151 required a clinical response, and Australia’s batting lineup delivered exactly that. Despite losing young opener Georgia Voll early for 9 to Lauren Bell, wicketkeeper-batter Beth Mooney and Phoebe Litchfield combined for a spectacular, match-defining 100-run partnership for the second wicket. Mooney top-scored with an elegant 64 off 49 balls, peppered with ten boundaries, reaching her half-century in just 38 deliveries. Litchfield was equally devastating, striking 48 off 35 balls to completely take the game away from England.
By the time Sophie Ecclestone trapped Mooney leg-before in the 16th over, the damage was completely done. Veteran Ellyse Perry (13*) and Ashleigh Gardner (3*) calmly steered the side over the line, finishing on 153/3 with a commanding 17 balls to spare. Securing victory by seven wickets, Australia proudly locked away their record-extending seventh Women’s T20 World Cup crown.
This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
