NewLand, 26/2: Meg Lanning’s Australia created history at the Newlands Cricket Ground by winning their record-extending sixth Women’s T20 World Cup, beating host nation South Africa by 19 runs in the final at Cape Town.
Beth Mooney’s unbeaten 74-run knock guided Australia to 156/6 in 20 overs, while in reply, Sune Luus’ side could only muster up 137/6 in their respective 20 overs, despite Laura Wolvaardt’s brave 61-run inning.
The Aussies remained unbeaten throughout the tournament, they topped Group A with 4 wins, and then they defeated Harmanpreet Kaur’s India by 5 runs in the semifinal.