Women’s T20 World Cup Final, England vs Australia Live Score: England eyes domestic glory; Australia is chasing a record seventh title

A full house of 31,180 fans is expected at the iconic venue as England look to maintain their outstanding record at home World Cups. The hosts have never lost a World Cup on home soil, winning all four previous editions in England.

Standing in their way are six-time champions Australia, who are chasing a record-long seventh Women’s T20 World Cup title.

In the final, familiar rivals meet again

This will be the fourth Women’s World Cup T20 final between England and Australia. The two sides previously met in title clashes in 2012, 2014 and 2018.

England are chasing just their second Women’s T20 World Cup crown after winning the inaugural tournament in 2009, which was also played at Lord’s. Current England coach Charlotte Edwards captained the team to that historic triumph.

Australia, meanwhile, have dominated the competition for years, winning the trophy in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2020 and 2023.

Australia are finally going in with confidence

Australia will head into the final full of confidence after their stellar performances throughout the tournament.

They also have the psychological advantage, having handed England a 16-0 Ashes defeat in Australia early last year, including a 3-0 T20I series.

Under new captain Sophie Molineux, Australia continued their winning streak. Molineux were also their leading wicket-taker with 10 wickets in six games.

The defending champions secured their place in the final by knocking out India at Lord’s before defeating West Indies by eight wickets in the semi-final.

Australia have been boosted by the return of Phoebe Litchfield from a quadriceps injury during the win over India. However, the fitness of experienced all-rounder Ellyse Perry remains a concern after she pulled out with a quadriceps injury in the semi-final against the West Indies. Perry, admittedly, trained before the final.

England strengthened by the return of the captain

England got a big boost with captain Natalie Sciver-Brunt returning to form at the perfect time. She played a match-winning knock of 75 off 47 balls against South Africa to help England reach the final.

Rookie Danni Wyatt-Hodge also enjoyed an outstanding tournament. She is currently the leading run-scorer in the competition with 294 runs and will once again be key to England’s hopes of lifting the trophy in front of their home crowd.