Australia star Beth Mooney once again proved why she is regarded as one of the greatest performers in ICC finals, producing a match-winning innings in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 final against England at Lord’s. The experienced wicketkeeper-batter scored a composed 64 off 49 deliveries to guide Australia to a seven-wicket victory while rewriting the record books with another remarkable performance on the biggest stage.
Chasing 151 for the title, Mooney anchored Australia’s innings with her trademark calmness and precision. She struck 10 boundaries during her knock and shared a crucial 100-run partnership for the second wicket with Phoebe Litchfield, putting England’s bowling attack under immense pressure. Australia comfortably reached the target in just 17.1 overs to lift a record-extending Women’s T20 World Cup crown.
Mooney’s latest half-century also saw her achieve a historic milestone. The left-hander became the first cricketer, across both men’s and women’s T20 World Cups, to register three 50-plus scores in tournament finals.
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In doing so, she surpassed India batting great Virat Kohli, who previously shared the record with Sri Lanka legend Kumar Sangakkara and former West Indies star Marlon Samuels, each having scored two half-centuries in Men’s T20 World Cup finals. The Australian opener has built an incredible record in World Cup finals over the years.
Most 50-plus scores in T20 World Cup finals (men’s and women’s combined)
| PLAYER | COUNTRY | TORUNAMENT | MATCHES | 50+ SCORES |
| Beth Mooney | Australia | Women’s T20 World Cup | 5 | 3 |
| Virat Kohli | India | Men’s T20 World Cup | 2 | 2 |
| Marlon Samuels | West Indies | Men’s T20 World Cup | 2 | 2 |
| Kumar Sangakkara | Sri Lanka | Men’s T20 World Cup | 3 | 2 |
Beth Mooney’s scores in Women’s T20 World Cup finals
| EDITION | AGAINST | RUNS | BALLS | 4/6s | STRIKE RATE | VENUE | DATE |
| 2016 | West Indies | Did Not Bat | – | – | – | Kolkata | April 3, 2016 |
| 2018 | England | 14 | 15 | 1/0 | 93.33 | North Sound | November 24, 2018 |
| 2020 | India | 78* | 54 | 10/0 | 144.44 | Melbourne | March 8, 2020 |
| 2023 | South Africa | 74* | 53 | 09-Jan | 139.62 | Cape Town | February 26, 2023 |
| 2026 | England | 64 | 49 | 10/0 | 130.61 | Lord’s | July 5, 2026 |
Most runs in T20 World Cup finals (men’s and women’s combined)
| PLAYER | COUNTRY | TORUNAMENT | MATCHES | RUNS |
| Beth Mooney | Australia | Women’s T20 World Cup | 5 | 230 |
| Meg Lanning | Australia | Women’s T20 World Cup | 6 | 175 |
| Marlon Samuels | West Indies | Men’s T20 World Cup | 2 | 163 |
| Alyssa Healy | Australia | Women’s T20 World Cup | 7 | 155 |
| Virat Kohli | India | Men’s T20 World Cup | 2 | 153 |
| Kumar Sangakkara | Sri Lanka | Men’s T20 World Cup | 3 | 138 |
She remained unbeaten on 78 against India in the 2020 Women’s T20 World Cup final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground before following it up with an unbeaten 74 off 53 balls against South Africa in the 2023 final at Newlands. Her latest knock of 64 against England completed an unprecedented hat-trick of fifty-plus scores in Women’s T20 World Cup finals, a feat no other player has managed.
The innings also elevated Mooney to the top of another elite list. She now holds the record for the most runs scored in T20 World Cup finals across both men’s and women’s cricket. With 230 runs in four innings across five Women’s T20 World Cup finals, she moved well clear of former Australia captain Meg Lanning and West Indies match-winner Marlon Samuels on the all-time charts.
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Mooney’s outstanding contribution earned her the Player of the Match award in the final, while her consistent brilliance throughout the tournament also secured the prestigious Player of the Tournament honour. With another title-winning performance under pressure, Beth Mooney further strengthened her legacy as one of the finest big-match players in the history of world cricket.
