Six-time champions Australia are set to take on England in the Final of the Women's T20 World Cup 206, and here are all the past winners that the tournament has seen.
Ever since its inception, the ICC Women's T20 World Cup has presented the spectators with some riveting action to keep them at the edge of their seats.
As we are on the cusp of yet another final to be played between Australia and England, here's everything you need to know about the past winners that the tournament has seen.
Women's T20 World Cup: Full list of past winners and players of the tournament
2009 Women's T20 World Cup
Winner: England
The first ever Women's T20 World Cup was held in England. The hosts went on to clinch the tournament, going through the campaign without a single defeat. New Zealand were bowled out for a mere 85 in the Final, with Katherine Brunt running riot with her opening spell.
Highest run-scorer: Aimee Watkins (New Zealand) - 200 runs
Highest wicket-taker: Holly Colvin (England) - 9 wickets
Player of the tournament: Claire Taylor (England)
2010 Women's T20 World Cup
Winner: Australia
The second edition of the tournament, conducted in the West Indies, marked the beginning of Australia's dominance. The White Ferns, once again were left squandered in the Final as the match went down to the last delivery.
Highest run-scorer: Sara McGlashan (New Zealand) - 147 runs
Highest wicket-taker: Diana David (India), Nicola Browne (New Zealand) - 9 wickets
Player of the tournament: Nicola Browne
2012 Women's T20 World Cup
Winner: Australia
This edition of the Women's T20 World Cup was held simultaneously with the Men's T20 World Cup edition in 2012. This time too, Australia held their nerve against England to win a nail-biting thriller.
Highest run-scorer: Charlotte Edwards (England) - 172 runs
Highest wicket-taker: Julie Hunter (Australia) - 11 wickets
Player of the tournament: Charlotte Edwards
2014 Women's T20 World Cup
Winner: Australia
Australia sealed a hat-trick of the T20 World Cup victories to stamp their authority on the global stage in the newest format. Yet again they beat England in the final, but this was a more comfortable victory with six wickets in hand. This was the first edition with Ireland and Bangladesh, with the latter as the hosts.
Highest run-getter: Meg Lanning (Australia) - 257 runs
Highest wicket-taker: Anya Shrubsole (England) - 13 wickets
Player of the tournament: Anya Shrubsole
2016 Women's T20 World Cup
Winner: West Indies
The Australians yet again reached the final, but were not let away by the West Indians. This was a historic day for the Windies, as their men's and women's side lifted the title at the same venue, on the same day.
Highest run-scorer: Stefanie Taylor (West Indies) - 246 runs
Highest wicket-taker: Leigh Kasperek (New Zealand), Sophie Devine (New Zealand), Deandra Dottin (West Indies) - 9 wickets
Player of the tournament: Stefanie Taylor
2018 Women's T20 World Cup
Winner: Australia
One cannot really keep Australia away from trophies, can they? The Australians were back at the helm with a comfortable eight-wicket victory against England in the final.
Highest run-getter: Alyssa Healy (Australia) - 225 runs
Highest wicket-taker: Deandra Dottin (West Indies), Ashleigh Gardner (Australia), Megan Schutt (Australia) - 10 wickets
Player of the tournament: Alyssa Healy
2020 Women's T20 World Cup
Winner: Australia
Hosts Australia got the better of India in a grand final at the MCG. They posted 184-4 and bowled India out for a mere 99. This game was played in front of a packed MCG, weeks before the COVID lockdown kicked in.
Highest run-scorer: Beth Mooney (Australia) - 259 runs
Highest wicket-taker: Megan Schutt (Australia) - 13 wickets
Player of the tournament: Beth Mooney
2023 Women's T20 World Cup
Winner: Australia
The Australians took down hosts South Africa in the inal of the coveted tournament. Having scored 156-6 in the first innings, they kept the Proteas down to 137-6 to clinch their sixth title.
Highest run-scorer: Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa) - 230 runs
Highest wicket-taker: Sophie Ecclestone (England) - 11 wickets
Player of the tournament: Ashleigh Gardner
2024 Women's T20 World Cup
Winner: New Zealand
New Zealand lifted the T20 World Cup title for the very first time, on the back of some extremely consistent performances throughout the campaign. They beat South Africa, who became the first team since 2009 to knock out Australia in the semi-final, by 32 runs to lift the trophy. The tournament was hosted in the UAE.
Highest run-scorer: Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa) - 223
Highest wicket-taker: Amelia Kerr (New Zealand) - 15
Player of the tournament: Amelia Kerr
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