Australia return to the top in the Caribbean

Australia's return to the top in the Caribbean marked a pivotal moment in women's cricket, particularly during the T20 World Cup. This edition was notable for being the first to implement the Decision Review System, allowing each team one review per match. Australia showcased their dominance throughout the tournament, defeating the defending champions, West Indies, in the semi-finals. This victory was crucial as it not only eliminated a strong competitor but also set the stage for the final match against England. In the final, Australia secured a comfortable win, further solidifying their status as a powerhouse in women's cricket. Alyssa Healy's performance was particularly outstanding, earning her the title of Player of the Tournament, which highlighted her significant contribution to the team's success. The tournament not only reinforced Australia's cricketing prowess but also contributed to the growing popularity and recognition of women's sports on a global scale. Host: West Indies Dates: 09-November-2018 to 24-November-2018 Venues: Guyana National Stadium, Providence, Guyana; Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia; Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua Teams: Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, West Indies Number_of_Teams: 10 Number_of_Matches: 23 Tournament_Format: Group stage and knockout Winner: Australia Runner_Up: England Final_Venue: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua Final_Score: England 105 all out in 19.4 overs; Australia 106/2 in 15.1 overs Final_Result: Australia won by 8 wickets Player_of_the_Tournament: Alyssa Healy Most_Runs: Alyssa Healy - 225 runs Most_Wickets: Deandra Dottin, Ashleigh Gardner and Megan Schutt - 10 wickets each The 2018 edition was the first T20 World Cup tournament to use the Decision Review System, with one review per side. Australia beat defending champions West Indies in the semi-final and then defeated England comfortably in the final. Alyssa Healy dominated the tournament and was named Player of the Tournament.