The International Cricket Council (ICC) has held nine Twenty20 World Cups. These tournaments have given women’s cricket a new level of recognition in international play.
Among these nine World Cups, Australia has been the top team, winning six titles. England, the West Indies, and the most recent winners, New Zealand, have also claimed the trophy.
This article provides the opportunity to look at the list of ICC T20 Women’s World Cup winners so far. You can find details on their performances and how they achieved this success in each event.
List of ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Winners (Year-wise)
The ICC T20 Women’s World Cup started in 2009 in England, with the England Women’s team winning the inaugural tournament.
The latest event took place in 2024/25 in the UAE, and the New Zealand Women are the current champions. Take a look at the winners’ list from 2009 here,
| Edition | Host | Winner | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | England | England | New Zealand |
| 2010 | West Indies | Australia | New Zealand |
| 2012 | Sri Lanka | Australia | England |
| 2014 | Bangladesh | Australia | England |
| 2016 | India | West Indies | Australia |
| 2018 | West Indies | Australia | England |
| 2020 | Australia | Australia | India |
| 2023 | South Africa | Australia | South Africa |
| 2024 | UAE | New Zealand | South Africa |
Now, let’s scroll down to explore the winners from each year and how they performed.
1. England (2009)
England Women won the first ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in 2009. They took advantage of playing at home and dominated from the beginning.
In the final at Lord’s, they broke down the New Zealand Women’s batting order, limiting them to a total of just 85 runs. England chased down the target in 17 overs. Skipper Charlotte Edwards’ experience and leadership were key to England’s win.
2. Australia (2010)
Australia’s Women’s team started their hunt for the ICC T20 World Cup Trophy after winning the second edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in 2010, hosted by the West Indies.
Australia dominated from the group stage, winning all three matches in a commanding fashion. A 7-wicket win against India Women in the Semi-finals ensured that they were ready to fight for the title and went on to win the final against New Zealand Women on 16th May at Bridgetown.
3. Australia (2012)
The third edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup was won by Australia, marking their second title in a row, when the tournament took place in Sri Lanka.
Australia faced a tough road to the semi-finals after England led Group A, but they rebounded in the semi-final against the former champions, the West Indies Women. They defeated England Women in the finals by a narrow but significant margin.
4. Australia (2014)
Australia Women won their third ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title in 2014, hosted by Bangladesh. They have beaten England in the final, which was played in two days due to bad weather conditions.
A total of 10 teams participated in this ICC Women’s event, and Australia qualified for the Semi-final stage after topping Group A. They have beaten the West Indies Women once again in the semi-finals before winning the trophy against England Women at Mirpur.
5. West Indies (2016)
In 2016, the West Indies Women lifted their first ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title in India. They stunned three-time champions Australia with an impressive 8-wicket win in the final. Stafanie Taylor led the team brilliantly throughout the tournament, while Hayley Matthews delivered a match-winning knock in the final.
Chasing 149 at Eden Gardens, Matthews and Taylor built a solid opening partnership, laying the foundation for a historic chase. The win marked a turning point for West Indies Women’s cricket on the global stage.
6. Australia (2018)
Australia Women secured their fourth ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title in 2018, hosted in the West Indies. They defeated England Women by 8 wickets in the final, showing complete dominance with both bat and ball.
After restricting England to a below-par total, Australia chased it down comfortably, led by a solid batting performance from Alyssa Healy and Meg Lanning. Healy was a standout throughout the tournament and played a key role in regaining Australia’s crown as the best T20 side in the world.
7. Australia (2020)
Australia Women lifted their fifth ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title in 2020 on home soil, with a record-breaking final held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. In front of home fans, they delivered a dominant performance against India Women, winning by 85 runs.
Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney starred with the bat, setting a massive total, while the bowlers dismantled India’s batting lineup and went on to win the final match in Melbourne.
8. Australia (2023)
Australia Women continued their dominance by winning their sixth ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title in 2023, held in South Africa. They went unbeaten throughout the tournament and faced the host nation, South Africa Women, in a highly anticipated final at Cape Town.
In the final, Australia posted a strong total led by Beth Mooney’s unbeaten half-century. Their bowlers kept South Africa in check, securing a 19-run victory. This win further cemented Australia’s legacy as the most successful team in Women’s T20 World Cup history.
9. New Zealand (2024)
New Zealand Women clinched their maiden ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title in 2024, defeating South Africa by 32 runs in the final held in Dubai. Amelia Kerr starred with a brilliant all-round performance and was named Player of the Match as well as Player of the Tournament.
Batting first, New Zealand posted a competitive total, thanks to contributions from the top and middle order. Their disciplined bowling and sharp fielding efforts helped secure a comfortable win and a historic first title.
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Conclusion: Australia Women Dominating The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup With 6 Titles!
Australia Women have been the most successful team in ICC Women’s T20 World Cup history, winning six out of the nine editions so far. Their consistency, strong squad depth, and big-match performances have set them apart on the world stage.
Other winners like England, West Indies, and most recently, New Zealand, have also shown their class by lifting the trophy in different editions. New Zealand’s win in 2024 was a major highlight, as they secured their first-ever T20 World Cup title.
With the next ICC Women’s T20 World Cup scheduled for 2026, fans can expect even more exciting cricket ahead!
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