England had a memorable start to the T20 World Cup, hosting the inaugural women’s edition in 2009 and also emerging as a championship. Over eight editions of the tournament, with the most recent taking place in South Africa in 2023, England has experienced a series of highs and lows, including multiple appearances in the semi-final, and also as runners-up.
1. 2009 – Champions
England had the honour of hosting the inaugural T20 World Cup and were placed in Group B alongside India, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan. They showed their dominance in the group stage with a flawless record, winning all three matches and securing the top position in the table. Their performance guaranteed them a spot in the semi-finals. Facing Australia in a tense semi-final clash, England sneaked a 8-run victory. This win drove them to the final, where they met New Zealand in a highly anticipated showdown. In the championship match, England delivered another commanding performance, chasing down the target of only 85 runs set by New Zealand with 6 wickets to spare. This victory crowned England as the champions of the first-ever T20 World Cup.
2. 2010 – Round 1
The second edition of the T20 World Cup was hosted by the West Indies, with England placed in a challenging group alongside Australia, West Indies, and South Africa. Despite their efforts, England’s campaign was spoiled by mixed results. They managed to secure a victory over South Africa, winning by 56 runs. However, they faced setbacks in their other two matches, resulting in losses that prevented them from progressing further in the tournament.
3. 2012 – Runners Up
The third edition of the T20 World Cup was hosted by Sri Lanka, where England found themselves in Group A alongside Australia, India, and Pakistan. England performed impressively in the group stage, winning all three of their matches, which guaranteed their spot in the semi-final. In the semi-final clash against New Zealand, England continued their strong form, securing a 7-wicket victory, and advancing to the final. However, their journey ended in disappointment as England faced a 4 runs defeat to Australia, narrowly missing out on the championship title.
4. 2014 – Runners Up
The 2014 T20 World Cup took place in Bangladesh, where England competed in Group B against West Indies, India, Sri Lanka, and the host nation, Bangladesh. England performed splendidly in the group stage, securing three victories out of four matches, topping the table to qualify for the semi-final. In the semi-final clash against South Africa, England displayed dominant form, sealing a 9-wicket win to advance to the final. However, their mission for the championship title ended in disappointment as they faced a 6 wickets defeat, again at the hands of Australia.
5. 2016 – Semi Final
The fifth edition of the T20 World Cup took place in India, where England was grouped with West Indies, Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh in Group B. England put on a strong performance throughout the group stage, remaining undefeated in four matches, securing the top position in the table, thus advancing to the semi-final. However, their journey came to a disappointing halt in the semi-finals when England narrowly lost to Australia by a margin of just 5 runs.
6. 2018 – Runners Up
The 2018 ICC Women’s World Twenty20, hosted in the West Indies, saw England placed in Group A alongside West Indies, South Africa, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. England secured victories in two, faced one loss, and had one match end in a draw, finishing second in the group standings behind West Indies. This performance drove them into the semi-final where they defeated India by 8 wickets, advancing to the final. However, their quest for the title was cut short as Australia again spoiled England’s party, registering an 8-wicket win.
7. 2020 – Semi Final
The 2020 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, the seventh edition of the tournament, featured England in Group B alongside South Africa, West Indies, Pakistan, and Thailand. England played four matches, securing victories in three and suffering one defeat, which placed them second in the group standings behind South Africa, ensuring their qualification for the semi-final. However, their semi-final match against India was abandoned due to rain. Despite their strong performance in the group stage, India advanced to the final based on a superior position in the group standings, thus ending England’s campaign in the tournament.
8. 2023 – Semi Final
The 2023 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, the eighth edition of the tournament, took place in South Africa. England was grouped in Group 2 alongside India, West Indies, Pakistan, and Ireland. They displayed strong form throughout the group stage, winning all four matches and securing the top position in the table, thus qualifying for the semi-final. In a closely contested semi-final against South Africa, England fell short by just 6 runs, ending their hopes of another championship finish.
