Australia defeated England by seven wickets in the final of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at Lord's, securing a record‑extending seventh title and winning with 17 balls remaining (abc_au; TimesNowNews.com). The final was played at Lord's Cricket Ground in London (multiple sources).

Australia had won all five group‑stage matches, finishing top and advancing to the semi‑finals (Dawn). In the semi‑final, Australia defeated West Indies by eight wickets, restricting West Indies to 125/7 (Times of India). Ashleigh Gardner contributed 35 runs in that match (Times of India). The semi‑final marked Australia's eighth appearance in a World Cup final, as they chased a seventh title (Times of India).

In the final chase, Ellyse Perry scored 56 runs off 38 balls before being dismissed by Shree Charani (Dawn). Ashleigh Gardner added an unbeaten 53 runs off 29 balls, and together they put on a 100‑run partnership for the fourth wicket (Dawn). Opener Georgia Voll was dismissed on the second ball of the chase (Dawn). Australia completed the chase with one over remaining, winning with 17 balls left (Dawn; TimesNowNews.com).

South Africa defeated Bangladesh by four wickets, boosting their qualification chances (multiple sources). Earlier in the tournament, Australia eliminated India by six wickets at Lord's, ending India's campaign (multiple sources).