ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026: The tournament in numbers

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, 2023Lowest Team TotalBangladesh Women – 46 vs West Indies Women, Dubai, 2018Largest Victory Margin (by runs)England Women beat Pakistan Women by 114 runs, Cape Town, 2023Most Runs in Women's T20 World Cup HistorySuzie Bates (New Zealand) – 1,216 runsAverage: 31.17Strike Rate: 111.05Highest Individual ScoreMeg Lanning (Australia) – 126 vs Ireland Women, 2014Most FiftiesSuzie Bates (New Zealand) – 8Most Runs in a Single EditionBeth Mooney (Australia) – 259 runs in 2020Average: 64.75Strike Rate: 125.12Most Wickets in Women's T20 World Cup HistoryMegan Schutt (Australia) – 48 wicketsEconomy Rate: 5.65Best Bowling Figures in an InningsDeandra Dottin (West Indies) – 5/5 vs Bangladesh Women, 2018Most Wickets in a Single EditionAmelia Kerr (New Zealand) – 15 wickets in 2024Economy Rate: 4.85Most 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.