The ICC Women's T20 World Cup has grown into one of the premier events in international cricket since its launch in 2009. England claimed the inaugural title by defeating New Zealand at Lord's, but Australia soon established an era of dominance, winning six championships between 2010 and 2023. The tournament has also witnessed landmark triumphs by West Indies in 2016 and New Zealand in 2024, reflecting the increasing depth and competitiveness of women's cricket.
Over the years, the competition has travelled across multiple cricketing nations, with memorable finals staged in England, the West Indies, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, India, Antigua, Australia, South Africa and the UAE. Australia remain the most successful side in the tournament's history,
while South Africa have twice finished as runners-up. As the Women's T20 World Cup continues to expand, it has played a vital role in raising the profile of women's cricket and inspiring a new generation of players around the world.
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Season |
Venue (Final) |
Winners |
Runners-up |
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2009 |
Lord's, London (England) |
England |
New Zealand |
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2010 |
Kensington Oval, Bridgetown (West Indies) |
Australia |
New Zealand |
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2012 |
R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo (Sri Lanka) |
Australia |
England |
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2014 |
Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka (Bangladesh) |
Australia |
England |
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2016 |
Eden Gardens, Kolkata (India) |
West Indies |
Australia |
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2018 |
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound (Antigua) |
Australia |
England |
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2020 |
Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne (Australia) |
Australia |
India |
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2023 |
Newlands, Cape Town (South Africa) |
Australia |
South Africa |
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2024 |
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai (UAE) |
New Zealand |
South Africa |
