ICC T20 World Cup 2023 final: Australia Women vs South Africa Women score, commentary, highlights & updates

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Australia win by 19 runs to win sixth Women's T20 World Cup
Success is their third title in a row
South Africa were playing in their first final for either their men's or women's side
Beth Mooney made unbeaten 74 in Australia's 156-6

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Matthew Henry

View from the press boxpublished at 16:09 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2023
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'Won the hearts of South Africa'published at 16:08 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2023
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on BBC Test Match Special
South Africa don't win the World Cup today, but what they do win is the heart of South Africa, the heart of a nation. Nobody is leaving, they're still there.
The greatest sporting side ever?published at 16:06 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2023
- Australia have won the T20 World Cup for the third title in a row.
- It is their fourth world title out of four since 2018, following their 50-over World Cup last year.
- Meg Lanning's side also won the Commonwealth Games in 2022.
- They have 22 of their past 23 T20s - the only defeat coming in a super over against India.
- In the ODI format they have won 15 matches in a row.
Postpublished at 16:05 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2023
Georgia Elwiss
England all-rounder on BBC Test Match Special
It feels like a formality, it's what they're used to. Job done by Australia.
Postpublished at 16:02 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2023
In the end Australia have won it by 19 runs.
The celebrations are quite calm in the middle. They're used to this.
Australia have won the T20 World Cup for the sixth time.
Postpublished at 16:02 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2023
Henry Moeran
BBC Test Match Special commentator
Australia the world champions once more. The best side in the world proving once again why they are peerless. An unbelievable group of cricketers. Nobody can do what they do.
AUSTRALIA WIN T20 WORLD CUPpublished at 16:01 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2023
Breaking
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CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD AGAIN!
SA 136-6published at 19.5 overs
They are punching the air already...
SA 135-6published at 19.4 overs
Need 22 runs from two balls
Australia sprawl on the boundary to the last.
Sensational.
Postpublished at 16:00 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2023
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on BBC Test Match Special
The crowd haven't gone anywhere. It's still packed, nobody has left.
SA 132-6published at 19.3 overs
Just a single.
Even Ronnie O'Sullivan couldn't escape from this one.
24 frim three balls needed.
Postpublished at 16:00 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2023
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on BBC Test Match Special
For me Australia have taken all the drama out of this game. They have taken drama out of all of their matches at the World Cup.
They just do not lose, they know how to win. This is a unit who believe they can win from anywhere and that is because, time and time again, they do.
SA 131-6published at 19.1 overs
Ash Gardner, one of the players of the tournament, begins the last.
There are sad faces in the crowd.
SA 130-6published at 19 overs
Target 157
South Africa need 27 runs from the last over or Australia are going to win this title for a sixth time.
It'll be their third T20 crown in a row.
Postpublished at 15:58 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2023
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on BBC Test Match Special
South Africa lost this in the powerplay. Australia bowled really well, but there was no movement at the crease, no trying to manipulate the field and look for quick singles.
SA 128-6published at 18.5 overs
There's more swinging from South Africa but it's less successful.
Get that champers ready...
South Africa need 28 from seven balls.
'Greatest side ever'published at 15:57 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2023
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on BBC Test Match Special
Image source, Getty Images
It's going to take something incredibly special to win this for South Africa, but Australia are something incredibly special.
If they win this World Cup they are the greatest sporting side of all time. They just do not lose. The only T20 game they have lost recently was a super over.
SA 127-6published at 18.2 overs
Erm...
Sinalo Jafta, not known for her batting, whacks her first ball to for four.
South Africa need 30 from 10 balls.
Postpublished at 15:56 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2023
South Africa are still 35 runs short with two overs to go...
Postpublished at 15:55 Greenwich Mean Time 26 February 2023
Henry Moeran
BBC Test Match Special commentator
Image source, Getty Images
We're getting to the point of miracles needed for South Africa.