London, July 5 -- Australia star Beth Mooney said the team's hard work and evolution over the past year made their ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 triumph even more satisfying after she starred in the final against England and swept both the Player of the Match and Player of the Tournament awards.

Mooney anchored Australia's successful chase of 151 with a composed 64 off 49 balls as the defending champions defeated England by seven wickets with 17 balls to spare at Lord's to clinch a record-extending seventh Women's T20 World Cup title.

Reflecting on being named Player of the Match and Player of the Tournament, Mooney said, "Yeah, this has been on the calendar for a little while for us. So, it's just nice to be part of the squad first an...