The countdown is underway for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, which will be hosted by England and Wales from June 12 to July 5. The tournament will be played across seven venues, with the final scheduled at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground.
Since its inaugural edition in 2009, the Women's T20 World Cup has grown significantly in stature and popularity. What began as a 8-team tournament has now expanded to 12 teams, reflecting the rapid growth of the women's game around the world.
While Australia remain the most successful side in the competition's history, New Zealand will arrive as the defending champions after defeating South Africa by 32 runs in the 2024 final.
As anticipation builds for another global showpiece, here is a look at some of the most remarkable numbers from the history of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup.
Team Records
Highest Team TotalEngland Women – 213/5 vs Pakistan Women, Cape Town, 2023
Lowest Team TotalBangladesh Women – 46 vs West Indies Women, Dubai, 2018
Largest Victory Margin (by runs)England Women beat Pakistan Women by 114 runs, Cape Town, 2023
Batting Records
Most Runs in Women's T20 World Cup HistorySuzie Bates (New Zealand) – 1,216 runs
Average: 31.17
Strike Rate: 111.05
Highest Individual ScoreMeg Lanning (Australia) – 126 vs Ireland Women, 2014
Most FiftiesSuzie Bates (New Zealand) – 8
Most Runs in a Single EditionBeth Mooney (Australia) – 259 runs in 2020
Average: 64.75
Strike Rate: 125.12
Hundreds in ICC Women's T20 World Cup History
| Player | Runs | Opposition |
|---|
| Deandra Dottin | 112* | South Africa Women |
| Meg Lanning | 126 | Ireland Women |
| Harmanpreet Kaur | 103 | New Zealand Women |
| Heather Knight | 108* | Thailand Women |
| Lizelle Lee | 101 | Thailand Women |
| Muneeba Ali | 102 | Ireland Women |
Bowling Records
Most Wickets in Women's T20 World Cup HistoryMegan Schutt (Australia) – 48 wickets
Economy Rate: 5.65
Best Bowling Figures in an InningsDeandra Dottin (West Indies) – 5/5 vs Bangladesh Women, 2018
Most Wickets in a Single EditionAmelia Kerr (New Zealand) – 15 wickets in 2024
Economy Rate: 4.85
Most Appearances in Women's T20 World Cup HistoryEllyse Perry (Australia) – 47 matches
Most Successful Teams
Women's T20 World Cup TitlesAustralia – 6 titles (2010, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2020, 2022)
England – 1 title (2009)
West Indies – 1 title (2016)
New Zealand – 1 title (2024)
With records continuing to tumble and the competition stronger than ever, the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 promises another chapter in the tournament's remarkable growth story.
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