England, under the leadership of Nat Sciver-Brunt, is set to face Australia, captained by Sophie Molineux, in the final of the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground.
The match is scheduled to commence at 8:00 PM IST, with the toss occurring at 7:30 PM IST. England is eager to secure their second title after a 17-year gap, having previously won the inaugural tournament hosted in England back in 2009. This year’s edition is also taking place in England.
Australia, the reigning champions, have claimed the trophy six times and are aiming for their seventh victory. They have achieved the remarkable feat of winning three consecutive titles on two occasions. The team is hopeful that Ellyse Perry will be fit to play, as she is a crucial asset on the field. Australia’s captain, Sophie Molineux, expressed confidence in her team’s calm demeanor ahead of the final, stating, “The group feels really calm; that’s all we could really ask for. We’ll just make sure we do that over the next 24 hours and make sure we turn up here tomorrow having not played the game 1,000 times in our heads.”
England’s Danni Wyatt-Hodge leads the tournament with 294 runs, including one century and two half-centuries, while no other England player has surpassed 200 runs. On the bowling front, Sophie Ecclestone and Charlotte Dean have been standout performers, each taking nine wickets. For Australia, Ellyse Perry is the top run-scorer with 185 runs across six innings, while captain Molineux leads the wicket-takers with ten dismissals.
Broadcast and Streaming Information
The Women’s T20 World Cup final will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network starting at 8:00 PM IST. Fans in India can catch the live streaming on the JioHotstar app.