West Indies win their first global T20 title

The West Indies women's cricket team achieved a historic milestone by winning their first global T20 title, defeating the defending champions, Australia, in the final match of the Women's T20 World Cup. This victory marked a significant achievement for the team, showcasing their growth and competitiveness on the international stage. The final was held at Eden Gardens, a venue known for its rich cricketing history, and it coincided with the men's final, highlighting the prominence of women's cricket during this event. Stafanie Taylor played a crucial role in the tournament, leading in runs scored and earning the title of Player of the Tournament, which underscored her impact on the team's success. This win not only elevated the status of women's cricket in the West Indies but also inspired a new generation of female cricketers in the region, emphasizing the importance of support and development for women's sports. Host: India Dates: 15-March-2016 to 03-April-2016 Venues: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru; M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai; Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala; Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali; Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai; Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur; Feroz Shah Kotla Ground, Delhi; Eden Gardens, Kolkata 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: West Indies Runner_Up: Australia Final_Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata Final_Score: Australia 148/5 in 20 overs; West Indies 149/2 in 19.3 overs Final_Result: West Indies won by 8 wickets Player_of_the_Tournament: Stafanie Taylor Most_Runs: Stafanie Taylor - 246 runs Most_Wickets: Leigh Kasperek, Sophie Devine and Deandra Dottin - 9 wickets each West Indies defeated defending champions Australia to win their first Women’s T20 World Cup. The final was played at Eden Gardens on the same day and at the same venue as the men’s final. Stafanie Taylor led the tournament in runs and was named Player of the Tournament.