The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup finals have been stages for extraordinary individual performances that have shaped the outcomes of these prestigious tournaments. Throughout the history of the competition, several players have risen to the occasion, delivering exceptional performances that not only secured victory for their teams but also earned them the Player of the Match award. These standout performances in the final matches showcase the players’ ability to handle pressure, their skill in executing their roles, and their impact on the game’s biggest stage. From match-winning innings to game-changing bowling spells, these players have etched their names in cricket history by playing pivotal roles in their teams’ triumphs. Their performances not only highlight individual brilliance but also underscore the importance of rising to the occasion in crucial matches, ultimately helping their teams lift the T20 World Cup trophy.
Katherine Sciver-Brunt, England – 2009
In the 2009 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup hosted by England, the final match was played between England and New Zealand on 21 June 2009 at Lord’s. New Zealand batted first and managed to score only 85 runs before being all out. Katherine Sciver-Brunt showed an incredible performance, taking 3 wickets in 4 overs at an economy of 1.50, helping England win the game and the tournament. Earlier, Brunt had not shown any notable performance, playing 2 out of 4 matches and taking only 1 wicket.
Ellyse Perry, Australia – 2010
In the 2010 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup hosted by the West Indies, the final match was played between Australia and New Zealand on 16 May 2010 at Bridgetown. Australia batted first and put 106/8 runs on the scoreboard. In the second innings, New Zealand managed to score 103 runs, losing the match by a close margin of 3 runs. Australia registered their first T20 World Cup title win, with Ellyse Perry showing an exceptional bowling performance, taking 3 wickets in 4 overs at an economy of 4.50. In the lead-up to the final, Ellyse had an incredible World Cup, consistently taking wickets and finishing as the third-highest wicket-taker with 8 wickets.
Jess Cameron, Australia – 2012
In the 2012 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup hosted by Sri Lanka, the final was played between Australia and England on 07 October 2012 at Colombo. Australia batted first and put 142/4 runs on the scoreboard. England managed to score 138 runs, losing the match by a close margin of 4 runs. Australia registered their second T20 World Cup title win, with Jess Cameron showing an exceptional batting performance, scoring 45 runs from 34 balls at a strike rate of 132.35, including 5 boundaries and 1 six. She showed consistent performance throughout the 2012 T20 World Cup, scoring a total of 151 runs and finishing as the second-highest run-scorer of the tournament.
Sarah Coyte, Australia – 2014
In the 2014 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup hosted by Bangladesh, the final match was played between Australia and England on 06 April 2014 at Mirpur. England batted first and put 105/8 runs on the scoreboard. Australia chased this target easily in 15.1 overs, winning the match and the tournament by 6 wickets. Australia registered their third consecutive T20 World Cup title win, with Sarah Coyte showing an exceptional bowling performance, taking 3 wickets in 4 overs at an economy of 4.0. Before the final, Coyte had an incredible World Cup, consistently taking wickets and finishing as the third-highest wicket-taker with 9 wickets.
Hayley Matthews, West Indies – 2016
In the 2016 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup hosted by India, the final match was played between Australia and West Indies on 03 April 2016 at Eden Gardens. Australia batted first and put 148/5 runs on the scoreboard. West Indies chased this target in 19.3 overs, winning the match and tournament by 8 wickets. West Indies registered their first T20 World Cup title win, with Hayley Matthews showing an all-round performance. She scored 66 runs from 45 balls at a strike rate of 146.66, hitting 6 boundaries and 3 sixes, and took one wicket with the ball. Matthews showed consistent all-round performance throughout the 2016 T20 World Cup.
Ashleigh Gardner, Australia – 2018
In the 2018 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup hosted by West Indies, the final match was played between Australia and England on 24 November 2018 at North Sound. England batted first and were all out for 105 runs. Australia chased this target in 15.1 overs, winning the match and tournament by 8 wickets. Australia registered their fourth T20 World Cup title win, with Ashleigh Gardner showing an all-round performance. She scored an unbeaten 33 runs from 26 balls at a strike rate of 126.92, hitting 1 boundary and 3 sixes, and took three wickets with the ball. Gardner showed consistent all-round performance throughout the 2018 T20 World Cup and was the second-highest wicket-taker of the tournament with 10 wickets in 6 matches.
Alyssa Healy, Australia – 2020
In the 2020 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup hosted by Australia, the final match was played between Australia and India on 08 March 2020 at Melbourne. Australia batted first and put up a huge total of 184/4 runs on the scoreboard. India managed to score only 99 runs and were all out, resulting in Australia winning by 85 runs and registering their fifth T20 World Cup title win. Alyssa Healy showed an exceptional batting performance, scoring 75 runs from 39 balls at a strike rate of 192.30, hitting 7 boundaries and 5 sixes and also took one catch as a keeper. Healy showed consistent performance throughout the 2020 T20 World Cup.
Beth Mooney, Australia – 2023
In the 2023 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup hosted by South Africa, the final match was played between Australia and South Africa on 26 February 2023 at Cape Town. Australia batted first and put up a total of 156/6 runs on the scoreboard. South Africa managed to score 137/6 runs in 20 overs, resulting in Australia winning the match by 19 runs and registering their sixth T20 World Cup title win. Beth Mooney showed an exceptional batting performance, scoring an unbeaten 74 runs from 53 balls at a strike rate of 139.62, hitting 9 boundaries and 1 six. She showed consistent performance throughout the 2023 T20 World Cup.
