The Women's T20 World Cup is an international cricket tournament organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC). It features national teams from around the world competing in the Twenty20 format, where each team plays a maximum of 20 overs. The tournament showcases the best female cricketers and promotes women's cricket globally. The inaugural edition took place in 2009, and it has since become a significant event in the cricket calendar. The tournament is held every two years, with teams like Australia, England, and India often being strong contenders for the title.