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The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 came to a fitting end as Australia defeated hosts England by seven wickets in the final at Lord’s on July 5 to lift a record-extending seventh title. While Australia once again proved why they are the benchmark in women’s cricket, several batters lit up the tournament with remarkable consistency and match-winning performances.
England’s top order played a huge role in their run to the final, while Australia’s experienced stars stepped up when it mattered the most. Here is a look at the top three run-scorers of the tournament.
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt once again showcased her class despite playing only four matches in the tournament. The experienced all-rounder amassed 227 runs at an astonishing average of 113.50 and a strike rate of 142.76.
Sciver-Brunt remained unbeaten twice during the competition, underlining her ability to anchor the innings while maintaining an aggressive scoring rate. Her highest score of 75 came in a crucial outing, and she also registered two half-centuries.
Although England fell short in the final against Australia, Sciver-Brunt’s contributions with the bat were instrumental in helping the hosts reach the title clash. Her consistency at the top of the order once again highlighted why she remains one of the finest batters in world cricket.
Australia opener Beth Mooney once again delivered on the biggest stage, finishing as the second-highest run-getter in the tournament with 238 runs from seven innings. She averaged 47.60 while striking at 142.51 and scored three half-centuries during Australia’s unbeaten campaign.
Mooney saved her best performance for the final against England, where she played a brilliant knock of 64 off 49 deliveries to guide Australia to a comfortable seven-wicket victory. Her innings earned her the Player of the Match award, while her overall consistency throughout the tournament saw her bag the Player of the Tournament honour.
The left-hander also equalled Nat Sciver-Brunt’s record for the most half-centuries in Women’s T20 World Cup history, further cementing her legacy as one of Australia’s greatest performers in ICC events.
England opener Danni Wyatt finished as the leading run-scorer of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 after an exceptional campaign with the bat. The aggressive right-hander scored 302 runs in seven innings at an average of 60.40 and an outstanding strike rate of 149.50.
Wyatt was the only batter to cross the 300-run mark in the tournament and also registered the competition’s lone century, remaining unbeaten on 105. She complemented that hundred with two more half-centuries, consistently giving England explosive starts throughout the tournament.
Her tally included 42 boundaries and two sixes, reflecting her attacking approach at the top of the order. Although England could not overcome Australia in the final at Lord’s, Wyatt’s performances were among the biggest positives for the hosts.
With a century, two fifties, and more than 300 runs in the competition, Wyatt emerged as the standout batter of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 and played a pivotal role in England’s journey to the final.
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