Australia win their first title

Australia's victory in the Women's T20 World Cup marked a pivotal moment in the history of women's cricket, as it was their first title in this format. The final match was a tightly contested affair against New Zealand, where Australia managed to secure a narrow win by just three runs. Australia batted first, scoring 106 runs for the loss of eight wickets in their allotted 20 overs. The New Zealand team, in response, fell short, finishing their innings at 103 runs for six wickets. Ellyse Perry played a crucial role in the final, taking three wickets for 18 runs, which significantly contributed to Australia's ability to defend their modest total. This match highlighted the competitive nature of women's T20 cricket and showcased the skill and determination of the players involved. Host: West Indies Dates: 05-May-2010 to 16-May-2010 Venues: Warner Park, Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis; Beausejour Stadium, Gros Islet, Saint Lucia; Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados 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: New Zealand Final_Venue: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados Final_Score: Australia 106/8 in 20 overs; New Zealand 103/6 in 20 overs Final_Result: Australia won by 3 runs Player_of_the_Tournament: Nicola Browne Most_Runs: Sara McGlashan - 147 runs Most_Wickets: Diana David and Nicola Browne - 9 wickets each Australia won their first Women’s T20 World Cup title in a very close final. Ellyse Perry took 3/18 in the final as Australia defended 106. The tournament also featured Deandra Dottin’s explosive 112 not out from 45 balls for West Indies against South Africa, one of the landmark early performances in women’s T20 cricket.