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Detailed explanation-1: -The event is organised by the sport’s governing body, the International Cricket Council (ICC), with the first edition having been held in England in 2009.

Detailed explanation-2: -The women’s T20 World Cup was first played in 2009 in England, two years after the first men’s edition. The host emerged victorious in the inaugural edition, beating New Zealand in the final. However, Australia has emerged as the dominant team in the tournament, reaching the final in the subsequent six editions.

Detailed explanation-3: -The founding of the International Women’s Cricket Council in 1958 (since merged with ICC in 2005), further developed the Women’s game and it was in 1973 that the first Cricket World Cup of any kind took place.

Detailed explanation-4: -The very first edition of this tournament was held in 2009, when England were crowned champions.Apart from England and Australia the only other team to have won the title are the West Indies, who won the title in 2016, when they beat Australia in the final by 8 wickets.

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