ICC Chairman Jay Shah praises women's cricket after Australia beat England

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ICC Chairman Jay Shah celebrated the rapid rise of the women’s game after Australia captured a record-extending seventh ICC Women’s T20 World Cup crown, defeating hosts England by seven wickets in the final at Lord’s on Sunday.

The Australians capped off an undefeated tournament run by chasing down a target of 151 with 17 deliveries left to play. The final was played before a historic audience of over 28,000 spectators at the iconic venue, setting a new record for the highest successful chase ever recorded in a Women’s T20 World Cup final.

In the wake of the historic final, Shah took to X (formerly Twitter) to laud both competing teams.

He wrote, “Congratulations to @CricketAus on winning their 7th @ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title with another incredible campaign. Huge credit to @englandcricket too – fantastic runners-up but champions in spirit. This tournament reminded us why women’s cricket is unmissable – power, passion, and pure class on display from start to finish. Thank you to both teams and everyone who made this World Cup so special. Women’s cricket is in a golden era!”

Congratulations to @CricketAus on winning their 7th @ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title with another incredible campaign. Huge credit to @englandcricket too – fantastic runners-up but champions in spirit. This tournament reminded us why women’s cricket is unmissable – power,… pic.twitter.com/lcNYrmuKa1

— Jay Shah (@JayShah) July 5, 2026

The International Cricket Council also celebrated Australia’s triumph on X, posting, “Australia reign supreme once again to seal the Women’s #T20WorldCup title in emphatic fashion.”

Mooney and Litchfield spearhead Australia’s run chase

Australia’s chase was anchored by a superb performance from Beth Mooney, who scored 64 runs and forged a partnership with Phoebe Litchfield.

Though England’s Lauren Bell struck early by dismissing opener Georgia Voll, Mooney and Litchfield quickly won back control of the game. The duo comfortably crossed the 100-run milestone in the 11th over.

Litchfield fell short of a personal milestone, dismissed for 48 by Charlie Dean. Meanwhile, Mooney scored her ninth half-century in Women’s T20 World Cup history, tying Nat Sciver-Brunt’s record for the most fifties in the tournament. Sophie Ecclestone eventually broke through to dismiss Mooney for 64, but veteran Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner ensured a comfortable win.

Earlier in the match, England put a total of 150/4 after being asked to bat. Skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt remained unbeaten on 58 off 53 balls.

Australia’s bowling strategy paid dividends, with Annabel Sutherland, Sophie Molineux, Lucy Hamilton, and Kim Garth picking up a wicket apiece to keep the target within reach before the batters put on a masterclass to celebrate yet another world title.

(With ANI inputs)

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