T20 World Cup: Australia thrash England to win seventh title
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Key Points:
- Australia won the T20 World Cup final at Lord's by seven wickets, securing their seventh title with a dominant performance against England.
- England posted 150-4 in their 20 overs, with captain Nat Sciver-Brunt top-scoring with 58*, but struggled to accelerate on a slow pitch.
- Australia chased down the target in 17.1 overs, powered by a 100-run partnership between Phoebe Litchfield (48*) and Beth Mooney (64), who showcased excellent batting class.
- A controversial moment occurred when Sophie Ecclestone's apparent catch to dismiss Ellyse Perry was overturned by the TV umpire, but it did not affect the outcome.
- Despite England's progress under coach Charlotte Edwards and a strong tournament showing, Australia proved superior, highlighting the gap England must close ahead of the next Ashes series.
