ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2012

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The 2012 ICC Women's T20 World Cup, held in Sri Lanka, produced a competitive tournament that ended with Australia claiming their second consecutive title in a tight final at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. Australia posted 142/4 in their 20 overs — a challenging total on a surface where scoring quickly was not straightforward. England, led by Charlotte Edwards, made a genuine contest of the chase: reaching the final over needing just a handful of runs. In the end, they fell 4 runs short, finishing 138/4 as Australia held their nerve to win. The Player of the Tournament was Charlotte Edwards — an unusual recognition for a player from the defeated finalist, but fully justified given her 172 runs across the tournament at an average of 43. The award highlighted the gap between individual brilliance and team outcome that sometimes defines T20 cricket. For Australia, two titles in two editions had established a pattern: Ricky Ponting-era dominance was being replicated in women's cricket by a supremely professional Australian setup. The 2012 edition also marked the first Women's T20 World Cup hosted in South Asia, bringing the tournament to new audiences in a region where cricket is both religion and passion.

Key Highlights

• 1Australia defended their title in a high-scoring final — posting 142/4 then holding England to 138/4 in a nervy finish
• 2Charlotte Edwards of England won Player of the Tournament despite finishing on the losing side — 172 runs in five innings at 43.00
• 3First Women's T20 World Cup hosted in South Asia — Sri Lanka's spin-friendly surfaces added a new tactical dimension
• 4Australia won their second consecutive Women's T20 World Cup title, beginning the dynasty that would define women's T20 cricket
• 5England's batting lineup pushed Australia to the wire in the final but ultimately fell 4 runs short of completing a successful chase

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