Just been an absolute joy to be a part of - Ellyse Perry

Australia’s women reclaimed the Women’s T20 World Cup title with a seven-wicket win over rivals England in the final at Lord’s on Sunday, July 5. Sophie Molineux’s team extended a streak of winning consecutive Women’s T20 World Cups, and the result marked Australia’s seventh triumph in the tournament. Australia’s chase was shaped by a 100-run partnership led by Beth Mooney and Phoebe Litchfield, following a bowling performance that restricted England to a target Australia could pursue. After the match, players and staff described the moment as surreal and praised the atmosphere at Lord’s. Annabel Sutherland highlighted shared contributions across the tournament and said the bowlers’ efforts helped set up a free batting approach. Shelly Nitschke, the Australian coach, emphasized consistency and closing out games as key standards, reflecting on the team’s preparation for a final where performance can vary.