ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Winners List: An Inspiring Journey of Women’s Cricket

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Winners List showcases the champions of the premier women's T20 cricket tournament since its inception in 2009. Notable winners include Australia, England, and West Indies, highlighting the competition's growth and the dominance of these teams in women's cricket.

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup has become one of the most exciting tournaments in women’s cricket. The first Women’s T20 World Cup started in 2009. This competition, with some thrilling matches and memorable moments, has celebrated the talent and passion of female cricketers from around the world. In this article, we’ll look at the winners of each edition, honoring their achievements and significant impact on the Women’s T20 World Cup.

1st Edition: England: The Trailblazers

Host Nation: England 

Final: England vs. New Zealand 

Venue: Lord's, London.

Winner: England

England hosted the first ICC Women's T20 World Cup, a groundbreaking event for women's cricket. England women raised as champions against New Zealand in a nail-biting final. With Sarah Taylor and Claire Taylor's impressive batting partnership, England successfully chased down 106 and made history with the 1st ICC Women's T20 Title. In the final, Katherine Sciver-Brunt won the Player of the Match award for an unbelievable performance of 4 overs, 6 runs, and 3 wickets and Claire Taylor won the Player of the Series award for 199 runs in First Women’s T20 world cup.

2nd Edition: Australia - The Rise of a Dynasty

Host Nation: West Indies  

Final: Australia vs. New Zealand   

Venue: Kensington Oval, Barbados

Winner: Australia

West Indies hosted the second ICC Women's T20 World Cup. Australian women set an easy target of 106 runs, but Australia’s bowlers limited New Zealand to just 103 with a dramatic comeback, and Australia claimed their first title in 2010. This win marked the beginning of Australia’s incredible legacy in women’s T20 cricket. In the final, Ellyse Perry won the Player of the Match award for an outstanding performance of 4 overs, 18 runs, and 3 wickets and Nicola Browne won the Player of the Series award for outstanding 79 runs and 9 wickets in the second edition of Women’s T20 world cup.

3rd Edition: Australia - Defending Champions

Host Nation: Sri Lanka 

Final: Australia vs. England  

Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Winner: Australia

Third ICC Women’s T20 world cup played in 2012 at Sri Lanka, Third Women’s T20 world cup played between 1st Women’s T20 world cup champion England and defending champion Australia. Australia proved their strength once again defending their title against 1st Time champion England. Australia set a total of 142 runs, their bowlers delivered a masterclass, restricting England to only 138 runs. This victory secured their second consecutive title, reinforcing their status as a powerhouse in world cricket.

4rt Edition: Australia - The Three-Peat

Host Nation:  Bangladesh  

Final:  Australia vs England  

Venue: Sher-e Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka

Winner: Australia

Fourth ICC Women’s T20 world cup played in 2014 at Bangladesh. Australia continued their remarkable run in 2014, defeating England for the second time in T20 World Cup finals. In this final England Batting first, they set a target of 106 runs, which Australia chased down in just 15.1 overs, resulting in another commanding victory for the Australian Women. In the final, Sarah Coyte won the Player of the Match award for an outstanding 4 overs, 16 runs, and 3 wickets in final and Anya Shrubsole won the Player of the Series award for outstanding 13 wickets in the Women’s T20 world cup tournament.

5th Edition: West Indies - A Historic Triumph

Host Nation: India

Final: West Indies vs Australia  

Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Winner: West Indies

Fifth edition of ICC Women’s T20 world cup played in India. The 2016 tournament was a monumental moment as the West Indies became the new champion of Women's cricket and secured their first T20 World Cup title. In a thrilling final, West Indies chased down Australia’s tough target of 149 runs with eight wickets with Hayley Matthews and Stafanie Taylor stunning half centuries. Under the inspiring leadership of Stafanie Taylor, this victory marked a significant milestone for Caribbean cricket. In the final, Hayley Matthews won the Player of the Match award for a stunning performance with 66 runs in just 44 balls and 2 overs, 13 runs, and 1 wicket in final and Stafanie Taylor won the Player of the Series award for outstanding performance 246 runs and 8 wickets in the Women’s T20 world cup tournament 2016.

6th Edition: Australia - The Resurgence

Host Nation: West Indies  

Final: Australia vs England  

Venue: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua

Winner: Australia

Sixth ICC Women’s T20 world cup played in 2018 at West Indies, Australia reasserted their dominance, defeating England for the third time in Final of T20 World Cup history. In the sixth Women’s T20 world cup England set a low scoring target of 105 runs and Australia chased down in 15.1 over the remaining 8 wickets in hand, further Australia establishing their legacy in the T20 format. In the final, Ashleigh Gardner won the Player of the Match award for an amazing all-round performance with 33 runs in just 26 balls and 4 overs, 22 runs, and 3 wickets and Ashleigh Gardner won the Player of the Series award for outstanding 225 runs in the Women’s T20 world cup tournament 2018. 

7th Edition: Australia - A Record-Breaking Fifth Title

Host Nation: Australia  

Final: Australia vs India  

Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne

Winner: Australia

Seventh ICC Women’s T20 world cup played in 2020 at Australia. In front of a home crowd, Australia claimed their fifth title in 2020.In the final of 2020 Australia Batting first, they set an impressive target of 184 runs, with standout performances from Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney. Although India batter surrendered against Australian bowlers and were all out on just 99 in 19.1 overs, allowing Australia to celebrate another spectacular victory on home soil. In the final, Alyssa Healy won the Player of the Match award for an attacking batting performance 75 runs in just 39 balls and Beth Moomey won the Player of the Series award for outstanding 259 runs in the Women’s T20 world cup 2020. 

8th Edition: Australia - Legacy Continues

Host Nation: South Africa  

Final: Australia vs. South Africa  

Venue: Newlands, Cape Town

Winner: Australia

Eighth ICC Women’s T20 world cup played in 2023 at South Africa, Australia showcased their cricketing talent once again, triumphing over hosts South Africa in the final by 19 runs. With a mix of experienced players and fresh talent, Australia solidified their status as the most successful team in Women’s T20 World Cup history, Australia batting 1st and set a good fighting total 159 runs and the response host South Africa reached only 137 and defeated by 19 runs. Australia won their sixth title.

Conclusion:

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup has been a vibrant stage for showcasing incredible talent while promoting women’s cricket worldwide. Each winning team has enriched the sport's story, inspiring future generations of female cricketers. As we look forward to future tournaments, the history of its champions reminds us of the remarkable journey of women’s cricket. Here’s to more exciting matches, outstanding performances, and unforgettable moments in the years to come!

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