Mooney powers Australia to Women’s T20 World Cup title

Beth Mooney struck a match-winning unbeaten 74 as Australia claimed their sixth Women’s T20 World Cup title with a 19-run victory over hosts South Africa at a vibrant Newlands in Cape Town on Sunday.

Australia gained the toss and elected to bat, understanding South Africa want to set a complete, and posted a par rating of 156 for six of their 20 overs. The house facet struggled to maintain up with the speed from the beginning and have been restricted to 137 for six in reply.

Laura Wolvaardt scored an excellent 61 for South Africa however there was too little assist round her, and Australia’s intelligent use of tempo and size strangled the scoring charge for giant components of the innings.

Australia have been pre-match favourites towards a South African facet enjoying of their first ever remaining and that have with bat and ball confirmed on a sluggish wicket as they retained the title they gained on house soil in 2020.