Published By: Saksham Mishra

Women’s T20 WC: Biggest Margins of Victory Over the Years

South Africa Women secured an impressive 113-run victory over Thailand Women in 2020.

The Women’s T20 World Cup has witnessed several dominant performances, with teams securing emphatic victories by substantial margins. These matches are often characterized by superior batting, disciplined bowling, and well-executed strategies. Below, we take a look at the five largest margins of victory in the tournament’s history, highlighting the teams that secured these wins and the opposition they faced.

1. England Women vs Pakistan Women, Cape Town 2023–114 Runs

The biggest margin of victory in the Women’s T20 World Cup came in the 2023 edition when England Women overwhelmed Pakistan Women by a staggering 114 runs at Cape Town. After winning the toss, England opted to bat first, a decision that proved to be decisive. The English batters posted an imposing total that left Pakistan with an insurmountable challenge.

With a substantial total on the board, the England bowlers capitalized on the pressure, restricting Pakistan’s batters and dismissing them well short of the target. The 114-run victory remains the most significant margin of victory in the history of the tournament, a testament to England’s superior performance that day.

The biggest margin of victory in the Women’s T20 World Cup came in the 2023 edition // Picture Courtesy — NDTV Sports

2. South Africa Women vs Thailand Women, Canberra 2020–113 Runs

Close on the heels of England’s 114-run win, South Africa Women secured an impressive 113-run victory over Thailand Women in the 2020 edition of the tournament at Canberra. South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first, a choice that worked in their favor as they piled up a massive total against the relatively inexperienced Thailand team.

The South African bowlers then took full control of the game, making it nearly impossible for Thailand to mount any kind of challenge. The result was a dominant 113-run win, placing South Africa’s triumph as the second-largest margin in the Women’s T20 World Cup history.

3. New Zealand Women vs Sri Lanka Women, Paarl 2023–102 Runs

In 2023, New Zealand Women delivered an authoritative performance against Sri Lanka Women in Paarl, winning the match by 102 runs. New Zealand won the toss and decided to bat first, and their top-order batters responded with a solid performance, posting a significant total on the scoreboard.

The pressure on Sri Lanka’s batters was evident as New Zealand’s bowlers quickly took control of the match. Unable to cope with the disciplined bowling attack, Sri Lanka struggled to build any meaningful partnerships, leading to a comprehensive 102-run victory for New Zealand. This match marked one of the most one-sided contests of the 2023 edition.

4. England Women vs Thailand Women, Canberra 2020–98 Runs

England’s commanding presence in the Women’s T20 World Cup continued in 2020 when they recorded a 98-run victory against Thailand Women in Canberra. Unlike their win over Pakistan in 2023, England lost the toss in this match and were sent in to bat. However, this did little to hinder their performance, as the English batters put up a formidable total.

In response, Thailand Women were unable to build momentum against a disciplined English bowling attack, falling significantly short of the target. England’s ability to bounce back after losing the toss and post a commanding victory by 98 runs speaks volumes about their depth and experience in the format.

England recorded a 98-run victory against Thailand Women in Canberra in 2020 // Picture Courtesy — My Khel

5. Australia Women vs New Zealand Women, Paarl 2023–97 Runs

Australia Women’s dominance in the Women’s T20 World Cup is well-documented, and their 97-run victory over New Zealand Women in Paarl in 2023 adds to their long list of achievements. Interestingly, Australia lost the toss and were sent in to bat first. Nevertheless, their batters took full advantage of the opportunity, amassing a challenging total for New Zealand to chase.

Despite New Zealand’s efforts, they struggled to gain any momentum in their innings, thanks to Australia’s consistent bowling performance. The result was a comfortable 97-run victory for Australia, further cementing their status as one of the most formidable teams in the tournament.