The Women’s T20 World Cup has grown into one of the most thrilling cricket tournaments globally. The tournaments starts in 2009, the competition has witness ed moments of dominance, surprise and heartbreaks making it a must watch for cricket lovers. Over the years, teams like Australia, England and West Indies have mark their dominance, while other teams continue to chase their glory. In this article, we look the Complete Women’s T20 World Cup winner list, highlighting the Champion, Runners up and Unforgettable moments from each edition.
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Women’s T20 World Cup Winners List (2009-2024)
Year | Host Nation | Winners | Runners-up | Final Venue |
2009 | England | England | New Zealand | Lords |
2010 | West Indies | Australia | New Zealand | Barbados |
2012 | Sri Lanka | Australia | England | Colombo |
2014 | Bangladesh | Australia | England | Dhaka |
2016 | India | West Indies | Australia | Kolkata |
2018 | West Indies | Australia | England | Antigua |
2020 | Australia | Australia | India | MCG |
2023 | South Africa | Australia | South Africa | Cape Town |
2024 | UAE | New Zealand | South Africa | Dubai |
Dominance of Australia: A T20 World Cup Powerhouse
Australia has been the most dominant team in Women’s T20 World Cup History, winning six titles. Their ability to consistent perform under pressure, strong leadership, and world class players make them unbeatable in ICC tournaments.
Also Read: Asia Cup Winners List: Complete List of ODI and T20 Champions
Key highlights of Australia’s dominance
- 2010-2014: Won three consecutive titles, defeating England twice and New Zealand once.

- 2018-2023: Again Won three consecutive titles, proving their rule in women’s cricket.

- Record Breaking 2020 Final: Played in front of 86,174 crowd at the MCG, the highest attendance for a women’s sporting event.

Teams That Came Close but Fell Short
While Australia has ruled the competition, other teams have faced heartbreaks in their search for the trophy:

- England(2009, 2012, 2014, 2018): Started strong by winning in 2009 but lost three finals after that.
- New Zealand(2009, 2010, 2024): Reached back to back final in 2009 and 2010, and 2024 clinch their 1st maiden title.
- India(2020): A young and talented squad reached the final but lost to a dominant Australia side.
- South Africa(2023, 2024): Reached two times final, but could not clinch the title.
Most Unforgettable Moments in Women’s T20 World Cup History

- England’s Maiden Title(2009): The first ever Women’s T2- World Cup saw England defeat New Zealand at Lord’s.
- West Indies Historic Win (2016): The Caribbean team lift the trophy by defeating Australia in the final, breaking their winning run.
- India’s Young Stars Shine(2020): Shafali Verma’s fearless batting and India’s dominant run to the final won hearts, despite the loss to Australia.
- South Africa’s Dream Run(2023): Reached their first ever women’s T20 World Cup Final.
Future of Women’s T20 World Cup
For the rise of India, South Africa and Bangladesh the competition is expected to be cruel in future editions. The Women’s Premier League (WPL) is providing new platforms for talent to emerge.
Conclusion: A Tournaments of Thrills
There are emerging stars, heartbreaks and victory on the Women’s T20 World Cup Winners list. Australia is still without a doubt in the lead, but the rise of women’s cricket that the gap is reduced and the upcoming competitions will be more cruel than before. The Women’s T20 World Cup appears to have better than ever before, with fresh talent and records just waiting to be broken.
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