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ICC Women's T20 World Cup Winners List: Champions from 2009 to 2026

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ICC Women's T20 World Cup Winners List

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The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is the top women’s cricket tournament, started in 2009. Australia leads with six titles, while England, West Indies, and New Zealand have each won once. The 2026 edition in England features a strong contest, with Australia and England reaching the final after excellent performances. The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Winners List shows all past champions and their achievements from 2009 to 2026.

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is the top international tournament in women’s Twenty20 cricket. It started in 2009 and brought the fast and exciting T20 format to the world stage. The tournament is run by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and has helped grow and commercialise women’s cricket across the world. You can also find the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Winners list for all past champions.

The 2026 edition of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup continues this strong legacy, with the 12 best teams competing from around the world. Hosted by England, this 10th edition has seen exciting matches, including Australia’s record-breaking chase against Harmanpreet Kaur-led India in the group stage. After a tough league stage and semi-finals, unbeaten Australia and England will face each other in the final at Lord’s on July 5 to decide the 2026 world champion.

List of ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Winners | Updated 2026

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup has seen some of the most dominant teams lift the trophy over the years. From England's historic inaugural win at home to Australia's incredible six titles, here’s the complete list of champions, runners-up, and hosts from 2009 to the 2026 edition.

YearWinnerRunner-upHost(s)
2009EnglandNew ZealandEngland
2010AustraliaNew ZealandWest Indies
2012AustraliaEnglandSri Lanka
2014AustraliaEnglandBangladesh
2016West IndiesAustraliaIndia
2018AustraliaEnglandWest Indies
2020AustraliaIndiaAustralia
2023AustraliaSouth AfricaSouth Africa
2024New ZealandSouth AfricaUnited Arab Emirates (UAE)
2026TBDTBDEngland and Wales

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Australia has dominated the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup like no other team in the history of the sport. They have appeared in almost every final and hold the record for the most titles, six in total (2010, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2020, and 2023). Their unmatched consistency and big-match temperament highlight their depth, skill, and winning mentality. No other team has matched Australia’s legacy in Women’s T20 World Cup history, which solidifies their status as the best women's cricket team in the world.

Australia | 6 T20 World Cup Titles

There is no other team that comes even close to the Australian Women's team, whether it's about fearless performances, consistency or winning major ICC tournaments. This team has achieved almost everything that can be achieved in Women's cricket, making them the most successful T20 team ever. They are firmly at the top of the women's T20 World Cup winners list with 6 titles. In 2026, they stormed into the finals undefeated, chasing their seventh crown.

YearRunner-upFinal ResultHost Nation
2010New ZealandWon by 3 runsWest Indies
2012EnglandWon by 4 runsSri Lanka
2014EnglandWon by 6 wicketsBangladesh
2018EnglandWon by 8 wicketsWest Indies
2020IndiaWon by 85 runsAustralia
2023South AfricaWon by 19 runsSouth Africa

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England | 1 T20 World Cup Title

The inaugural champions of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup were England, who won their only title in 2009 at Lord’s in front of their home fans. Although they have won the trophy just once, England have stayed strong over the years, finishing as runners-up three times in 2012, 2014, and 2018. In 2026, as hosts again, England stayed unbeaten in the group stage and semi-finals to reach a big final against Australia at Lord’s.

YearRunner-upFinal ResultHost Nation
2009New ZealandWon by 6 wicketsEngland

West Indies | 1 T20 World Cup Title

West Indies broke the Australian-England dominance with a spectacular run in 2016. In a thrilling final at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, they chased down Australia's total to claim their first and only ICC Women's T20 World Cup title. Their fearless brand of cricket made them fan favourites and proved their capability on the grandest stage.

YearRunner-upFinal ResultHost Nation
2016AustraliaWon by 8 wicketsIndia

New Zealand | 1 T20 World Cup Title

After suffering heartbreak in the first two T20 World Cup finals (2009 and 2010), the White Ferns finally achieved global glory in the 2024 edition held in the UAE. New Zealand played exceptional cricket to defeat South Africa by 32 runs in the summit clash, becoming the fourth nation to etch its name on the prestigious T20 World Cup trophy.

YearRunner-upFinal ResultHost Nation
2024South AfricaWon by 32 runsUnited Arab Emirates (UAE)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the first ICC Women’s T20 World Cup?

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England won the first edition in 2009 by defeating New Zealand.

Which team has won the most ICC Women’s T20 World Cups?

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Australia has won the most titles in the tournament’s history.

When did the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup start?

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ICC Women’s T20 World Cup began in 2009.

How often is the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup held?

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It is usually held every two years.

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