Australia Women have secured their seventh ICC Women's T20 World Cup title with a seven-wicket victory over England Women at Lord's, London.
After electing to field first, Australia restricted England to 150/4 from 20 overs. Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt remained unbeaten on 58 from 53 balls, while Freya Kemp made an unbeaten 44 from 28 deliveries. Alice Capsey contributed 23, but England were unable to accelerate during the middle overs.
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Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton, Sophie Molineux and Annabel Sutherland claimed one wicket each for Australia.
Australia chase equation with 17 balls to spare
In reply, Australia reached 153/3 in 17.1 overs to complete the chase with 17 balls to spare. Beth Mooney led the innings with 64 from 49 balls, striking 10 fours, while Phoebe Litchfield added 48 from 35 deliveries. Ellyse Perry remained unbeaten on 13, with Ashleigh Gardner finishing on three not out.
Lauren Bell, Charlie Dean and Sophie Ecclestone took one wicket apiece for England.
Beth Mooney was named player of the match and player of the series after her decisive contribution in the final. Australia completed the tournament unbeaten to lift the ICC Women's T20 World Cup trophy once again.
