The United States won the 2022 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup final, defeating China with a score of 83–61 on 1 October 2022 at the Sydney SuperDome in Australia.

FIBA women's basketball world cup of final match in 2022 between two teams and its players name along with history, & winners team photo/ image at the top of this content.

The United States won the 2022 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup final, defeating China with a score of 83–61 on 1 October 2022 at the Sydney SuperDome in Australia. This historic victory earned Team USA their fourth consecutive and eleventh overall World Cup title. 

The Final Match up & Team Rosters

The championship game showcased a dominant performance by the United States, led by tournament MVP A'ja Wilson, who scored 16 points in the first half alone. Despite missing their top scorer Meng Li due to illness, China put up a resilient fight to secure the silver medal. 

Here are the complete 12-player tournament rosters for both finalist teams: -

Team USA logoTeam USA (Gold Medalists)

• A'ja Wilson (MVP)

• Breanna Stewart

• Kelsey Plum

• Alyssa Thomas

• Ariel Atkins

• Chelsea Gray

• Kahleah Copper

• Jewell Loyd

• Sabrina Ionescu

• Betnijah Laney

• Shakira Austin

• Brionna Jones

Team China logoTeam China (Silver Medalists)

• Han Xu

• Li Yueru

• Li Meng

• Wang Siyu

• Yang Liwei

• Huang Sijing

• Wu Tongtong

• Jin Weina

• Zhang Ru

• Pan Zhenqi

• Li Yuan

• Diāna Buycks

History of the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup:-

Inaugural Tournament: Founded by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), the first event took place in 1953 in Chile, three years after the men's equivalent. 

Evolution of the Name:- Originally named the FIBA World Championship for Women, the tournament officially rebranded to the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup following the 2014 edition. 

Scheduling Cycle:- For decades, it ran in the same year as the men's tournament. While the men's cycle shifted in 2019 to avoid competing with the FIFA World Cup, the women's tournament remains on its traditional four-year cycle, aligning with even-numbered, non-Olympic years. 

Historical Dominance:- The United States remains the most decorated nation in the history of the tournament with 11 gold medals, followed historically by the Soviet Union with 6 titles. 

 History of the Match & Tournament

• Dominance Maintained:- With this victory, Team USA claimed its fourth consecutive FIBA World Cup title and 11th overall championship.
• Resilient Runners-up:- China's silver medal finish matched their best-ever performance at the tournament, a feat they had previously achieved in 1994.
• The MVP Performance:- American star A'ja Wilson led the final scoring for the US with 19 points and was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player.
• Crowd Records:- The final match drew a massive crowd of nearly 16,000 fans in Sydney, cementing the 2022 iteration as one of the most highly attended tournaments in international women's basketball history.

 

T20 World Cup winners: India most successful nation with three titles - full list

In the 10 editions so far, six teams have won the T20 World Cup. Know the full list of winners.

The T20 World Cup is an international cricket championship, usually held once every two years.

The inaugural men’s Twenty20 edition, featuring 12 teams, was held in South Africa in 2007. The Indian cricket team, led by MS Dhoni, was crowned the champions after beating Pakistan by five runs in the final at Johannesburg.

Legendary West Indian Chris Gayle made an immediate impact to kick off the first edition of the T20 World Cup. He sent the very first ball of the tournament to the fence before smashing a remarkable 117 against the hosts – making the first ever T20I century in the process.

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From bowl-outs to Yuvraj Singh taking six sixes off one Stuart Broad over and Misbah-ul-Haq’s infamous scoop in the final, that first tournament proved a historic first edition with India emerging as the inaugural champions after beating Pakistan in the final.

Six different teams have lifted the trophy over the years, with the West Indies, England and India the only nations to have won it multiple times.

India have won the most T20 World Cup titles (thrice) and are the only team to successfully defend their crown. West Indies and England are both two-time champions.

T20 World Cup winners list

                      World Cup Winners List

Year Winner         Runners-Up    Hosts

2007 India           Pakistan            South Africa

2009 Pakistan            Sri Lanka            England

2010 England           Australia                  West Indies

2012 West Indies      Sri Lanka                   Sri Lanka

2014 Sri Lanka         India                            Bangladesh

2016 West Indies     England                     India

2021 Australia        New Zealand             UAE and Oman

2022 England        Pakistan                      Australia

2024 India        South Africa             USA and West Indies

2026 India        New Zealand              India and Sri Lanka

India were the first champions of the T20 World Cup, which started in 2007.

Pakistan avenged their loss to India by claiming victory in 2009, as Shahid Afridi shone with both bat and ball in England. The tournament also saw the hosts stunned by the Netherlands in one of the all-time great upsets.

The England cricket team responded a year later in the Caribbean by winning their first men’s white-ball trophy as Kevin Pietersen earned Player of the Tournament honours for his efforts with the bat.

Then in 2012, West Indies joined the party by triumphing in Sri Lanka, with Marlon Samuels (78) and Sunil Narine (3-9) the stars of the show in the final.

They beat the hosts to lift the trophy that year, but Sri Lanka bounced back by winning in 2014 to ensure Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene bowed out of the format in style. The 2014 T20 World Cup featured 16 teams.

The West Indies were back on top of the world two years later thanks to Carlos Brathwaite’s four consecutive sixes off Ben Stokes in the last over of the 2016 final in Kolkata, a moment etched in cricket’s collective memory thanks Ian Bishop’s immortal “remember the name” call on commentary.

After a five-year absence, the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup resumed in 2021 as the Australian cricket team claimed its first title. David Warner and Mitchell Marsh were the heroes in the final against New Zealand.

A year later, it was England who triumphed for a second time, ensuring they held both the T20 and ODI world titles. Sam Curran stole the show that year and was both named Player of the Match in the final and Player of the Tournament for his all-round contributions.

In 2024, the tournament expanded from 16 teams to 20, with the USA, Canada and Uganda making their debuts.

The Americans, co-hosting alongside the West Indies, seized their opportunity with a stunning Super Over victory over Pakistan as they progressed to the Super 8 stage. Afghanistan also enjoyed a dream run, making it to the semi-finals of a major ICC tournament for the first time.

Virat Kohli saved his best for last in the final with 76, but that did not look like it would be enough until a magical spell from Jasprit Bumrah derailed South Africa’s chase and set up a seven-run victory for India.

As with Sangakkara and Jayawardene a decade earlier, this proved to be a final farewell for two modern greats as Kohli and Rohit Sharma both called time on their international T20 careers.

India scripted history in the 2026 edition, which they co-hosted with Sri Lanka, to become the first nation to ever successfully defend a T20 World Cup title.

With Sanju Samson playing a pivotal role with the bat and Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakravarthy shining with the ball, a Surya kumar Yadav-led side beat New Zealand in the final to claim their third crown.

The edition also saw Italy make their bow in the tournament and Zimbabwe pulling off some major upsets in the group stage to qualify for the Super 8.

Virat Kohli is the leading run-getter in the T20 World Cup history with 1292 runs in 35 matches.

Meanwhile, Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is the top wicket-taker in the T20 World Cup, recording 50 scalps in 43 matches between 2007 and 2024.

THE LATEST PRO KABADDI LEAGUE FINAL MATCH WON BY DABANG DELHI K.C.AGAINST PUNERI PALTAN

 

DABANG DELHI K.C.

The latest Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12 concluded with a high-stakes final match between Dabang Delhi K.C. and Puneri Paltan. 

Playing in front of an energetic home crowd, Dabang Delhi K.C. won the title, narrowly defeating Puneri Paltan with a final score of 31–28.

This victory marks Dabang Delhi’s second PKL championship trophy in history (their first being in Season 8). 

By doing so, they also became the first team since U Mumba in Season 2 to win the coveted trophy on their designated home turf.

Final Match Visual HighlightsBelow are some of the key images showcasing the final match and the teams from Season 12:PKL 12 

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Title at Home After Thrilling ...Pro Kabaddi LeaguePuneri Paltan finish as Runner-up of PKL Season 12, 

Final : Dabang Delhi K.C. V/S  Puneri Paltan 

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Today DABANG DELHI KC — the Champions of PKL Season 12! What a Key Players in the Grand FinaleBoth teams fielded remarkably deep line-ups for the final match, but specific tactical individual performances defined the outcome:Dabang Delhi K.C.Neeraj Narwal: 

The standout raider for Delhi in the final, anchoring the attack with 8 vital raid points.Ajinkya Pawar: Provided brilliant secondary raiding support, scoring 6 crucial points and inflicting the game's first All-Out.Fazel Atrachali: 

The veteran defender utilized all his experience to execute a clutch ankle-hold tackle in the final minute to seal the championship win.

Ashu Malik: The team's captain who opened Delhi's scoring account and marshalled the squad masterfully.Puneri PaltanAditya Shinde: Kept Pune fighting until the very 

end, completing an impressive Super 10 raid performance.

Aslam Inamdar: The team's primary star and captain who fought aggressively right from the opening whistle.

Gaurav Khatri & The latest Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12 concluded with a high-stakes final match between Dabang Delhi K.C. and Puneri Paltan. 

Playing in front of an energetic home crowd, Dabang Delhi K.C. won the title, narrowly defeating Puneri Paltan with a final score of 31–28.

This victory marks Dabang Delhi’s second PKL championship trophy in history (their first being in Season 8). 

By doing so, they also became the first team since U Mumba in Season 2 to win the coveted trophy on their designated home turf.

Final Match Visual HighlightsBelow are some of the key images showcasing the final match and the teams from Season 12:PKL 12 

Final: Dabang Delhi K.C. Clash with Puneri PaltanPro Kabaddi LeagueDABANG DELHI KC Here is your PKL Season 12 Champion Delhi ...InstagramPuneri Paltan became the 

Runners - up of Pro Kabaddi Season 12 ...FacebookWhat a thriller! Dabang Delhi K.C. hold their nerve to lift the PKL ...FacebookDabang Delhi K.C. Win PKL Season 12 

Title at Home After Thrilling ...Pro Kabaddi LeaguePuneri Paltan finish as Runner-up of PKL Season 12, displaying ...InstagramPKL 2025 

Final : Dabang Delhi Puneri Paltan For more KBD content ...InstagramPKL 12 LIVE | 

Qualifier 1: Puneri Paltan vs Dabang Delhi K.C. |Pro PKL 2025 final, Dabang Delhi KC vs Puneri Paltan: Know where to ...Olympics.comPKL 2025 

Final: Dabang Delhi vs Puneri Paltan, probable 7, live ...Business StandardDabang Delhi crowned PKL Season 12 champions; wins thriller ...Telangana 

Today DABANG DELHI KC — the Champions of PKL Season 12! What a ...InstagramKey Players in the Grand FinaleBoth teams fielded remarkably deep line-ups for the final match, but specific tactical individual performances defined the outcome:Dabang Delhi K.C.Neeraj Narwal: 

The standout raider for Delhi in the final, anchoring the attack with 8 vital raid points.Ajinkya Pawar: Provided brilliant secondary raiding support, scoring 6 

crucial points and inflicting the game's first All-Out.Fazel Atrachali: 

The veteran defender utilized all his experience to execute a clutch ankle-hold tackle in the final minute to seal the championship win.

Ashu Malik: The team's captain who opened Delhi's scoring account and marshalled the squad masterfully.Puneri PaltanAditya Shinde: Kept Pune fighting until the very 

end, completing an impressive Super 10 raid performance.

Aslam Inamdar: The team's primary star and captain who fought aggressively right from the opening whistle.

Gaurav Khatri & Abinesh Nadarajan: Orchestrated early defensive resilience with a string of clinical Super Tackles to keep the score tight.

Season 12 Tournament AwardsAward CategoryWinner NameTeam FranchiseKey Statistics Most Valuable Player (MVP)Fazel AtrachaliDabang Delhi K.C.52 

total tackle points across the seasonRaider of the SeasonAyan LohchabPatna Pirates316 raid points scored Defender of the SeasonNavdeep SinghPatna Pirates73 tackle

 points recorded New Young Player of the SeasonDeepak Sankar Bengaluru Bulls Outstanding rookie all-round display Key Tournament Statistics & Trivia A Caravan Across India: 

The multi-city caravan format of Season 12 successfully rolled across stadiums in Visakhapatnam, Jaipur, Chennai, and Delhi, before the final playoffs concluded at New 

Delhi's Thyaga raj Indoor Stadium.

Unmatched Intensity: Statistically recorded as the tightest season in PKL history. 

Out of the 117 matches played, nearly 45% (53 matches) were decided by a margin of 5 points or less.Coaching Milestones: Coach Manpreet Singh created history during 

the tournament by becoming the first-ever coach to reach 100 PKL career wins.If you are tracking franchises closely, would you like to check out the player retention  strategies or the complete historical winners list from past editions?10 sites Nadarajan: Orchestrated early defensive resilience with a string of clinical Super Tackles to keep the score tight.

Season 12 Tournament AwardsAward CategoryWinner NameTeam FranchiseKey Statistics Most Valuable Player (MVP)Fazel AtrachaliDabang Delhi K.C.52 

total tackle points across the seasonRaider of the SeasonAyan LohchabPatna Pirates316 raid points scoredDefender of the SeasonNavdeep SinghPatna Pirates73 tackle

 points recorded New Young Player of the SeasonDeepak Sankar Bengaluru Bulls Outstanding rookie all-round display Key Tournament Statistics & Trivia A Caravan Across India: 

The multi-city caravan format of Season 12 successfully rolled across stadiums in Visakhapatnam, Jaipur, Chennai, and Delhi, before the final playoffs concluded at New 

Delhi's Thyaga raj Indoor Stadium.

Unmatched Intensity: Statistically recorded as the tightest season in PKL history. 

Out of the 117 matches played, nearly 45% (53 matches) were decided by a margin of 5 points or less.Coaching Milestones: Coach Manpreet Singh created history during 

the tournament by becoming the first-ever coach to reach 100 PKL career wins.If you are tracking franchises closely, would you like to check out the player retention strategies or the complete historical winners list from past editions.