T20 Women’s World Cup Winners List

The excitement is at an all-time high as the ninth edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup kicks off today, October 3, 2024, in the United Arab Emirates. This tournament will see 10 teams battling for the prestigious title, with Australia entering as the defending champions, having won six of the previous eight editions. Along with Australia, teams like India and England are also considered top contenders.

India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, will be looking to break their title drought after consistently reaching the knockout stages in recent editions. With strong players like Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, and Deepti Sharma, the team is aiming to secure their first-ever T20 World Cup trophy. India’s journey will begin on October 4, 2024, against New Zealand, followed by a much-anticipated clash against Pakistan on October 6.

A notable feature of this year’s tournament is the prize money, which matches that of the men’s T20 World Cup—a significant step towards gender parity in sports. The winning team will take home a cash prize of Rs 20 crore, while the runners-up will receive Rs 10 crore.

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup History: Winners & Runners List from All Seasons

Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: Schedule and Players

The Women’s T20 World Cup has seen Australia dominate, winning six out of eight tournaments. England won the inaugural 2009 edition, defeating New Zealand. Australia then won in 2010, again beating New Zealand. They continued their reign in 2012 and 2014, overcoming England both times. However, the West Indies broke Australia’s streak in 2016 by defeating them in the final. Australia came back stronger, winning the 2018, 2020, and 2023 editions, defeating England, India, and South Africa, respectively. Other notable runners-up include South Africa (2023) and India (2020), both of whom are yet to win the title. The 2024 edition is ongoing, and the winner is yet to be determined.

Current Rankings

The top 10 ICC Women’s T20I teams are: 1. Australia, 2. England, 3. India, 4. New Zealand, 5. South Africa, 6. West Indies, 7. Sri Lanka, 8. Pakistan, 9. Bangladesh, 10. Ireland.

What to expect in 2024?

The 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup promises intense competition, with several strong contenders battling for the title.

Australia remains the dominant force, having won six of the eight previous editions. With a powerful squad and unmatched consistency, they enter the tournament as clear favourites. Their recent clean sweep against New Zealand highlights their formidable form. Australia’s experience and ability to perform under pressure give them a significant edge.

India, runners-up in 2020, are also top contenders. Under Harmanpreet Kaur, they have shown great improvement, though they fell short in the 2024 Women’s Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka. The Indian team has depth in both batting and bowling, and they’ve been growing as a cohesive unit in recent years, making them a formidable side.

South Africa is another strong contender, coming off a close loss to Australia in the 2023 final. With Laura Wolvaardt at the helm and a series win against Pakistan under their belt, they are hungry for their first major trophy. The team’s ability to compete at the highest level in pressure situations will be crucial to their success.

West Indies, champions in 2016, are eager for a return to glory. Led by Hayley Matthews and bolstered by Deandra Dottin’s return, they have the match-winners to turn games around. Their unpredictability and individual brilliance make them a team to watch out for.