Australia defend the title in Sri Lanka

Australia successfully defended their Women’s T20 World Cup title in a tightly contested final that was decided on the last ball. The tournament featured a group stage held in Galle, with the semi-finals and final taking place at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Throughout the tournament, Australia showcased their strength, with Charlotte Edwards leading in runs scored, accumulating a total of 172 runs, while Julie Hunter excelled in bowling, taking 11 wickets. The final match saw Australia face a formidable England team, known for their competitive spirit and strong performances leading up to the final. Despite the pressure, Australia maintained their composure and secured victory by a narrow margin of four runs, highlighting their resilience and ability to perform under pressure. This win not only reinforced Australia's dominance in women's cricket but also contributed to the growing popularity and recognition of the women's game on an international scale. Host: Sri Lanka Dates: 26-September-2012 to 07-October-2012 Venues: Galle International Stadium, Galle; R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo Teams: Australia, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, West Indies Number_of_Teams: 8 Number_of_Matches: 15 Tournament_Format: Group stage and knockout Winner: Australia Runner_Up: England Final_Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo Final_Score: Australia 142/4 in 20 overs; England 138/9 in 20 overs Final_Result: Australia won by 4 runs Player_of_the_Tournament: Charlotte Edwards Most_Runs: Charlotte Edwards - 172 runs Most_Wickets: Julie Hunter - 11 wickets Australia defended their Women’s T20 World Cup title in a final that came down to the last ball. The group stage was played in Galle, while the semi-finals and final were staged at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. England entered the final as a strong side, but Australia held their nerve to win by four runs.