This is the blockbuster finale everyone has been waiting for in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, as England Women lock horns with Australia Women in the grand final at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground, London. England will be eager to make home advantage count and lift the coveted trophy in front of their fans, while Australia will be determined to add yet another ICC title to their glittering cabinet. With world-class players on both sides and plenty of history between these two rivals, fans can expect a thrilling contest worthy of a World Cup final.
Squads:
England Women Cricket Team
Nat Sciver-Brunt (C), Charlie Dean (VC), Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Dani Gibson, Amy Jones, Freya Kemp, Heather Knight, Linsey Smith, Issy Wong, Danni Wyatt-Hodge
Australia Women’s Cricket Team
Sophie Molineux (C), Tahlia McGrath (VC), Nicola Carey, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham
Players to watch out:
Danni Wyatt-Hodge
England’s experienced opener has been in sparkling form throughout the tournament. In this World Cup, she is the top-scoring batter of the tournament, scoring 294 runs in 6 innings with an average of 73.50. Her fearless approach in the powerplay makes her one of England’s biggest match-winners, and another brisk start could put Australia under immediate pressure in the final.
Ellyse Perry
Australia’s legendary all-rounder continues to deliver on the biggest stages. Perry has scored 185 runs in her last six T20Is at an average of 46.25 and a strike rate of 135.03, while also contributing with the ball whenever required. She has also been effective with the ball, picking 4 wickets. Her vast experience in ICC knockout matches makes her one of Australia’s most valuable players heading into the title clash.
Charlie Dean
England’s off-spinner has enjoyed an outstanding run with the ball recently. She has claimed 76 wickets in 56 T20Is at an economy rate of just 6.94 and a strike rate of 15.07. She has picked up 9 wickets in the World Cup with best bowling figures of 2/11. Dean’s ability to pick up wickets in the middle overs could prove decisive against Australia’s strong batting lineup.
Georgia Wareham
Australia’s crafty leg-spinner has been among their most consistent wicket-takers. She has picked up 81 wickets in 76 T20Is while maintaining an exceptional economy of 6.02. Wareham has scalped 7 wickets in the tournament with an average of 14.4. Wareham’s variations and control could play a major role on the Lord’s surface, especially during the middle overs.
Pitch:
The Lord’s surface is expected to provide an excellent balance between bat and ball. The new ball should offer some assistance to the seamers under English conditions, but once batters settle in, stroke-making becomes easier thanks to the even bounce. Spinners are also likely to come into play during the latter half of the innings as the pitch slows slightly.
Weather:
Temperatures are likely to hover around 21-23°C, with partly cloudy skies and only a slight chance of rain. A gentle breeze could aid the seam bowlers early on, but interruptions are unlikely, setting the stage for a full 20-over contest.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Amy Jones, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Sophia Dunkley, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Heather Knight, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Charlie Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Georgia Wareham, Lauren Bell
Match Details:
Date – July 05, 2026
Time – 8:00 PM IST
Venue – Lord’s Cricket Ground, London
Broadcast – Star Sports Network & JioHotstar
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