Years pass and venues change, but the pressure at the Women’s T20 World Cup only gets higher. What started as a new experiment in 2009 is now the ultimate test for the world's best cricket players. Looking at the list of past champions does more than just show who won. It shows how the entire sport has become faster, stronger, and much more exciting for fans around the world to watch. Let’s have a look at the former winners of the T20 World Cup.
2009 - England
The first-ever Women’s T20 World Cup was held in England in 2009. It was an exhilarating tournament, and the hosts ended up winning the tournament by defeating New Zealand. England had reached this position after defeating the mighty Australians in the semis, while the White Ferns had defeated India. Eventually, the final was a one-sided affair as England won by six wickets. The hosts bowled out New Zealand for just 85, with Katherine Brunt taking 3 wickets for just 6 runs, and they chased it down comfortably.
2010 - Australia
Australia won their first of their six T20 World Cup titles in 2010 after they defeated New Zealand in the final in the West Indies. While their Men counterparts faltered in the final in the same year, the women did not, and they tasted success in this format for the first time. The final was a tense affair as the match went down to the wire. Australia were restricted to just 106 for eight in their 20 overs, with Nicola Browne and Sophie Devine picking up two wickets. In reply, Australia fought bravely, with Ellyse Perry leading with three wickets. New Zealand needed 14 from the last over, which was brought down to 5 from 1. Devine hit the ball straight, and it looked like it would go to the boundary, but Perry managed to put a boot on it, and Australia managed to win.
2012 - Australia
Australia managed to win their second consecutive title in 2012 after they defeated England in the final in Sri Lanka. Australia scored 142 in their 20 overs with Jess Duffin scoring 45 in 34 balls. In reply, Australia kept on picking up wickets at regular intervals, and they eventually won the game by 4 runs. Jess Jonassen was the pick of the bowlers, having picked up three wickets for just 25 runs.
2014 - Australia
Australia became the first team in both men’s and women’s history to achieve three consecutive T20 World Cup titles in 2014 when they defeated England again. Playing in Mirpur, Bangladesh, England were restricted to just 105 in their 20 overs, with Sarah Coyte picking up three wickets in her 4 overs. Australia, in reply, chased down the total in just 15.1 overs with Meg Lanning scoring 44 in just 30 balls.
2016 - West Indies
West Indies gave the Australians a break from winning trophies as they won their first-ever title in 2016. Batting first, Australia scored 148 for 5 in their 20 overs, with Elyse Villani and Meg Lanning scoring 52 each. In reply, the West Indies dominated the innings as Hayley Matthews and Stafanie Taylor scored 66 and 59, respectively. The West Indies chased down the score in 19.3 overs and won their first and only title so far.
2018 - Australia
Australia resumed their title-winning spree in 2018 when they won their 4th title in the West Indies. It was once again England that they defeated in the final. It was another one-sided affair as England were bowled out for just 105 in their 20 overs. Ashleigh Gardner was the pick of the bowlers for Australia as she picked up three wickets. In reply, the Aussies chased down the score in just 15.1 overs with Gardner scoring 33.
2020 - Australia
In front of a record MCG crowd, Australia won their fifth title and second consecutive T20 World Cup title. Playing against India, Australia scored 184 in their 20 overs. Alyssa Healy scored 75 in just 39 deliveries, and Beth Mooney scored 78 in 54 balls. In reply, India stood little chance as they were bowled out for just 99 with Megan Schutt picking up four wickets. It was another dominant performance from Australia, and it was no surprise that they won their 5th title.
2023 - Australia
Australia recorded its second three-peat in the T20 World Cups after defeating South Africa in the final in 2023. Batting first, Australia scored 156 in their 20 overs with Beth Mooney scoring 74 not out in just 53 balls. South Africa started well in the chase with Laura Wolvaardt playing a fine knock, but the Aussies kept up the pressure as they managed to defend their title by 19 runs. Megan Schutt, Ashleigh Gardner, Darcie Brown, and Ellyse Perry managed to pick up one wicket.
2024 - New Zealand
2024 was the first time since 2009 that Australia had not reached the final of the T20 World Cup. New Zealand, after reaching the final in 2009 and 2010, finally got a chance to lay their hands on the trophy in 2024 after they defeated South Africa in the UAE. The White Ferns scored 158 in their 20 overs with Amelia Kerr scoring 43. There were contributions from Suzie Bates and Brooke Halliday as well. In reply, South Africa managed just 126 with Amelia Kerr picking up three wickets. Rosemary Mair also picked up three wickets as the Kiwis won their first title by 32 runs.
