Australia complete a title hat-trick

Australia's achievement of completing a title hat-trick in the Women's T20 World Cup marked a significant milestone in the tournament's history. This edition was notable for being the first to feature ten teams, expanding from the previous eight-team format. The inclusion of Bangladesh and Ireland allowed for a broader representation in women's cricket, showcasing the growing popularity and competitiveness of the sport. In the final match, Australia faced England, a familiar rival, and secured victory, further solidifying their dominance in women's T20 cricket. This win added to their previous titles, making it three consecutive championships, with earlier victories recorded in 2010 and 2012. The success of the Australian team not only highlighted their skill and consistency but also contributed to the increasing visibility and support for women's cricket on a global scale. The tournament served as a platform for emerging teams and players, indicating a positive trend for the future of women's sports. Host: Bangladesh Dates: 23-March-2014 to 06-April-2014 Venues: Sylhet Divisional Stadium, Sylhet; Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka Teams: Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, West Indies Number_of_Teams: 10 Number_of_Matches: 27 Tournament_Format: Group stage and knockout Winner: Australia Runner_Up: England Final_Venue: Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka Final_Score: England 105/8 in 20 overs; Australia 106/4 in 15.1 overs Final_Result: Australia won by 6 wickets Player_of_the_Tournament: Anya Shrubsole Most_Runs: Meg Lanning - 257 runs Most_Wickets: Anya Shrubsole - 13 wickets This was the first Women’s T20 World Cup with 10 teams, expanding from the earlier eight-team format. Bangladesh and Ireland made their first appearances. Australia beat England again in the final and completed a run of three consecutive titles from 2010, 2012, and 2014.