ENG W vs AUS W: Nate Sciver-Brunt’s brilliant fifty, England set the target of 151 runs for Australia in the T20 World Final.
ENG W vs AUS W Final: The final match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 is being played between England and Australia at the historic Lord’s ground. Australia won the toss and decided to bowl first, after which England women’s team, batting first, scored 150 runs for 4 wickets. That means Australia will have to score 151 runs in 20 overs to win the T20 World Cup title. England captain Nate Sciver-Brunt played the highest innings of 58 unbeaten runs.
England had a bad start
In this match against Australia, England’s innings were started by Amy Jones and Danny Wyatt-Hodge, but both the openers could not give a good start to the team. Lucy Hamilton gave Australia its first success. He sent Amy Jones to the pavilion. Jones was out after scoring 6 runs with the help of one four in 6 balls. After this Annabel Sutherland gave the second blow to England. He walked Danny Wyatt-Hodge. Danny Wyatt returned to the pavilion after scoring 8 runs on 9 balls. In this way England lost its 2 wickets on the score of 32 runs.
Nate Siver-Brunt and Ellis Capsey took the lead after 2 wickets fell early.
After this, Nate Siver-Brunt and Ellis Capsey took the lead and made a partnership of 35 runs for the third wicket, but then England got the third blow in the form of Ellis Capsey. Sophie Molineux bowled out Capsy. Capsy was out after scoring 23 runs in 20 balls, which included 2 fours and a six. Then Kim Garth gave the fourth blow to England by dismissing Heather Knight. Knight walked out after scoring only 2 runs on 6 balls.
Leading from the front! 👏
England skipper #NatSciverBrunt brings up a well composed FIFTY in the Final. motiv
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Nate Siver-Brunt made a partnership of 80 runs with Freya Kemp.
After this, England captain Nate Siver-Brunt along with Freya Kemp made a brilliant partnership of 80 runs for the fifth wicket and took the team’s score to 150. Nate Siver-Brunt played an unbeaten inning of 58 runs in 53 balls. During this period, 5 fours came from his bat. Whereas Freya Kemp scored unbeaten 44 runs on 28 balls, which included 4 fours and a six. In this way, England has set a good target for Australia.
All set for a thrilling chase! 🍿
England finish on 150, led by a captain’s half-century. Australia require 151 for the title. 🏆
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Kim Garth bowled brilliantly for Australia
Kim Garth bowled brilliantly for Australia and took one wicket for 20 runs in her 4 over spell. Sophie Molineux, Annabel Sutherland and Lucy Hamilton got 1-1 success.
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This is the playing 11 of both the teams:
Playing 11 of England women’s team: Amy Jones (wicketkeeper), Danny Wyatt-Hodge, Nate Sciver-Brunt (captain), Alice Capsey, Heather Knight, Freya Kemp, Danielle Gibson, Charlotte Dean, Linsey Smith, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Bell.
Australia women’s team playing 11: Georgia Woll, Beth Mooney (wicketkeeper), Phoebe Litchfield, Elise Perry, Ashley Gardner, Georgia Wareham, Annabel Sutherland, Nicola Carey, Sophie Molineux (captain), Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton.
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