Australia have won the Women's T20 WC a record six times [Source: @T20WorldCup/x.com]
The ICC Women's T20 World Cup has become one of the most exciting events in international cricket, showcasing the best talent in women’s cricket and thrilling fans across the globe. First held in 2009, the biennial tournament has grown both in stature and participation.
The tournament brings together the finest teams to compete for the coveted title. Over the years, Australia Women have firmly established themselves as the dominant force, bagging the title a record six times.
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates will play host, taking over from Bangladesh, ensuring the showpiece event continues to deliver excitement and drama.
As the world gears up for more action, let's take a walk down memory lane and revisit the illustrious Women's T20 World Cup winners.
Women's T20 World Cup Winners List
Year | Winner | Against | Margin | Venue | Winning Captain |
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2009 | England Women | New Zealand Women | 6 wickets | Lord's, London | Charlotte Edwards |
2010 | Australia Women | New Zealand Women | 3 runs | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown | Alex Blackwell |
2012 | Australia Women | England Women | 4 runs | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | Jodie Fields |
2014 | Australia Women | England Women | 6 wickets | Sher-e-Bangla Stadium, Dhaka | Meg Lanning |
2016 | West Indies Women | Australia Women | 8 wickets | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | Stafanie Taylor |
2018 | Australia Women | England Women | 8 wickets | Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound | Meg Lanning |
2020 | Australia Women | India Women | 85 runs | Melbourne Cricket Ground | Meg Lanning |
2023 | Australia Women | South Africa Women | 19 runs | Newlands, Cape Town | Meg Lanning |
2024 | TBD | TBD | TBD | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | TBD |
Women's T20 World Cup Winners: FAQs
Q.1. Which team won the T20 Women's World Cup?
Answer: Australia has been the most dominant team in the Women's T20 World Cup, winning the title six out of eight editions.
Q.2. Who is hosting the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024?
Answer: This year, the ICC Women's T20 World Cup was originally to be hosted by Bangladesh. Due to political unrest, the tournament was moved to United Arab Emirates.
Q.3. How many ICC trophies were won by India women's cricket?
Answer: India has not won the Women's World Cup. England (four titles) and New Zealand (one title) are the only teams besides Australia to have won the tournament.
Q.4. Which is the most successful women's cricket team?
Answer: Australia is the most successful team in women’s cricket, especially in the T20 World Cup, with six titles to their name.
Q.5. How many teams are in the women's T20 World Cup?
Answer: In the 2024 edition of Women's T20 WC, ten teams will be competing for the this year's trophy. Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan and Sri Lanka alongside South Africa, England, West Indies, Bangladesh, and Scotland.