ICC Chairman Jay Shah celebrated the rapid rise of the women's game after Australia captured a record-extending seventh ICC Women's T20 World Cup crown, defeating hosts England by seven wickets in the final at Lord's on Sunday.

The Australians capped off an undefeated tournament run by chasing down a target of 151 with 17 deliveries left to play. The final was played before a historic audience of over 28,000 spectators at the iconic venue, setting a new record for the highest successful chase ever recorded in a Women's T20 World Cup final.