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England Women will take on Australia Women in the final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Lord’s, London on Sunday, July 5. Both teams remained undefeated throughout the tournament, winning all six of their matches ahead of the highly anticipated title clash.
Hosts England Women reached the final after defeating South Africa Women by 40 runs in the semi-finals. Australia Women have sealed their place with an eight-wicket win over West Indies Women as they will aim to win a record seventh Women’s T20 World Cup title.
England, led by Natalie Sciver-Brunt, will be looking to lift the trophy in front of their home fans. Australia, captained by Sophie Molineux, will rely on their experience in major finals as they aim to continue their dominance over their biggest rivals.
England Women vs Australia Women Match Details
match: England Women vs Australia Women, Final
Tournament: ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
date: Sunday, July 5
Time: 8:00 PM IST (3:30 PM local time)
venue: Lord’s Cricket Ground, London
Format: Twenty20 International (T20I)
England Women vs Australia Women Free Live Streaming and Broadcast Details
Cricket fans in India can watch the England Women vs Australia Women ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 final live on Star Sports Network.
The match will also be available for live streaming on JioHotstar app and website. Fans can enjoy high-definition streaming with expert analysis, multi-language commentary, live scores and match statistics.
England Women vs Australia Women Playing XI (Predicted)
England Women are unlikely to make any changes to their playing eleven after their impressive semi-final win over South Africa Women. Amy Jones and Danielle Wyatt-Hodge are expected to open the batting, while Sophie Ecclestone, Charlotte Dean and Lynsey Smith will lead the spin attack.
Australian women are waiting for Ellyse Perry’s fitness Retired hurt during semi-final against West Indies Women Due to a small quad issue. Perry trained both days before the final and completed fitness tests without any discomfort.
Captain Sophie Molineux said that her availability would depend on how she recovers before the match. If Perry is unavailable, Australia could bring in leg spinner Alana King in the playing eleven. King has an excellent record against England and will add another strong bowling option for the final.
Probable playing XI of England women’s team: Amy Jones (wk), Danny Wyatt-Hodge, Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Alice Capsey, Heather Knight, Freya Kemp, Danny Gibson, Charlie Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Lynsey Smith, Lauren Bell.
Probable playing XI of Australia women’s team: Georgia Woll, Beth Mooney (wk), Phoebe Lichfield, Ellyse Perry, Ashley Gardner, Georgia Wareham, Annabel Sutherland, Nicola Carey, Sophie Molineux (c), Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton.
England Women vs Australia Women head-to-head record
England Women and Australia Women have shared one of the closest rivalries in women’s T20 cricket. Australia have a slight edge in the overall head-to-head record and have had greater success in recent meetings.
England have not defeated Australia in WT20Is since July 2023. Australia has won three consecutive matches, including all three during the 2025 Ashes.
Australia have also dominated on the biggest stages, defeating England in the Women’s T20 World Cup finals in 2012, 2014 and 2018. England’s only T20 World Cup final win came under Charlotte Edwards in the 2009 edition.
England Women vs Australia Women key battle worth watching
Danielle Wyatt-Hodge vs. Sophie Molineux
Danielle Wyatt-Hodge has been England’s most dangerous batsman in the tournament. This opener has scored 294 runs at an average of 73.50 and strike rate of 152.33.
Australia captain Sophie Molineux led with the ball and took 10 wickets at an average of 13.00. His ability to bowl a tight line and break partnerships makes him Australia’s biggest weapon in the powerplay and middle overs.
Natalie Sciver-Brunt vs. Georgia Wareham
England captain Natalie Sciver-Brunt returned to form after playing a match-winning inning of 75 runs against South Africa in the semi-finals. Despite missing the group stage due to injury, he has scored 169 runs at an average of 84.50.
Australia leg spinner Georgia Wareham has had notable success against Sciver-Brunt in T20Is. Wareham has dismissed the England captain three times in five innings, with Sciver-Brunt averaging just 3.6 against him.
Beth Mooney vs Sophie Ecclestone
Beth Mooney remains the backbone of Australia’s batting lineup. The experienced left-hander has scored 174 runs in the tournament and averages 72.00 in Women’s T20 World Cup knockout matches. He also scored an unbeaten 61 runs in the semi-finals.
England will rely on Sophie Ecclestone to contain Australia’s top order. The left-arm spinner has taken nine wickets at an average of 15.44 while maintaining an economy rate of just 5.79, making her one of the most effective bowlers of the tournament.
England Women vs Australia Women players to watch
England Women
Danielle Wyatt-Hodge:
Wyatt-Hodge is England’s leading run-scorer in the tournament. If Wyatt-Hodge sticks to the new ball, England can post a big score at Lord’s.
Sophie Ecclestone:
The left-arm spinner is England’s leading wicket-taker in the tournament. She maintains control with her accuracy in the middle overs.
Natalie Sciver-Brunt:
The England captain played an important inning of 75 runs in the semi-final against South Africa. The home team will hope that the captain will perform well in the summit clash.
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Beth Mooney:
The reliable opening batsman has scored 174 runs and has an excellent record in World Cup knockout matches.
Sophie Molineux:
The Australia captain has taken 10 wickets and has led the bowling attack brilliantly throughout the tournament.
Georgia Wareham:
The leg spinner has taken seven wickets at an average of 9.42 and has an excellent record against Natalie Sciver-Brunt.
England Women vs Australia Women Pitch Report
The Lord’s pitch offers good bounce and carry during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. Fast bowlers are expected to get initial movement from the new ball. Batsmen who spend time in the middle can play their shots with confidence.
Lord’s has hosted three matches in the tournament so far. The average first innings score is around 158, while England’s 186/7 is the highest score at the venue. The short square boundaries also encouraged aggressive batting, leading to a strong total of 160–170 in the final.
England Women vs Australia Women Weather Report
The weather forecast for London is excellent, with no chance of rain during the final. The temperature will hover around 18-20 degrees Celsius during the match, with temperatures reaching 26 degrees Celsius at the start of the day, ensuring ideal conditions for cricket.
Humidity is expected to remain between 55% to 65%, with light south-westerly winds providing some assistance to the seamers. The full 20-over match is expected to be played with no possibility of weather interruption.
England Women vs Australia Women Venue Stats
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Matches played at Lord’s (Women’s T20 World Cup 2026): 3
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Matches won by batting first: 1
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Matches won while chasing: 2
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Average score of first innings: 158
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Highest team total: England Women – 186/7 vs West Indies Women
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Highest successful chase: Australia Women – 172/4 vs India Women
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Lowest team total: Bangladesh Women – 117/5 vs South Africa Women
England Women vs Australia Women Toss Prediction
Toss can play an important role in the final. Teams chasing targets have had better results at Lord’s during this tournament and have won two of the three matches played here.
However, in a high-pressure World Cup final, the captain may still prefer to bat first, post a strong score and let the scoreboard pressure work in his favour.
England Women vs Australia Women Score Prediction
England Women vs Australia Women Best Batsman Prediction
England Women
Danielle Wyatt-Hodge is the leading candidate to become England Women’s leading run-scorer in the final. The opening batsman has been in excellent form and has scored 294 runs in the tournament at an average of 73.50. His ability to score runs quickly in the powerplay makes him a key player.
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Beth Mooney is the best pick to finish as Australia’s top scorer. The experienced left-hander has an excellent record in T20 World Cup knockout matches and has performed well in the big games time and again. She will try to carry the innings forward in another big final.
England Women vs Australia Women Best Bowler Prediction
England Women
Sophie Ecclestone is England’s highest wicket-taker. The left-arm spinner has taken nine wickets in the tournament at an average of 15.44 and an economy rate of 5.79. His control in the middle overs may prove important.
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Sophie Molyneux is Australia’s best bowling choice for the final. The captain has taken 10 wickets in the tournament at an average of 13.00 and has led the bowling attack brilliantly throughout the competition.
England Women vs Australia Women Win Probability
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Australia Women: 52%
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England Women: 48%
Australia women have a slight edge in ICC finals due to their experience and balanced team. England Women have the home ground advantage, but Australia’s strong recent record against England gives the defending champions a slight advantage.
England Women vs Australia Women Match Prediction
Australia Women are our favorites to win the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 final. They have been one of the most consistent teams in the tournament and have a proven record of appearing in major finals.
England Women have enjoyed a fantastic campaign on home soil. If Australia continues that form, they are well placed to win a record seventh Women’s T20 World Cup title.
