Women’s T20 World Cup Final: Nat Sciver-Brunt’s 58*, Freya Kemp’s 44* Power England to 150/4 Against Australia

London: England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt produced an unbeaten 58, while Freya Kemp smashed an unbeaten 44 to guide England to 150/4 in 20 overs against Australia in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 final at Lord’s Cricket Ground on Sunday. After Australia won the toss and elected to bowl, England recovered from early setbacks through an unbroken partnership between Sciver-Brunt and Kemp. England have set Australia a target of 151 runs to win the title.

Australia Strike Early After Winning the Toss

Australia won the toss and chose to bowl first.

Kim Garth bowled a disciplined opening over, conceding only seven runs and keeping England’s batters under pressure.

Australia made the first breakthrough in the second over when Lucy Hamilton dismissed Amy Jones. Jones attempted to guide the ball but edged it to Georgia Voll at short third and departed for 6 off 6 balls.

Sciver-Brunt Rebuilds England Innings

Following the early wicket, Nat Sciver-Brunt joined Danni Wyatt-Hodge and focused on rebuilding the innings.

The England captain rotated the strike well and hit two boundaries in the fifth over.

However, Australia struck again when Annabel Sutherland induced a faint edge from Danni Wyatt-Hodge, who was dismissed for 8 off 9 balls.

England finished the powerplay at 39/2 after six overs.

Alice Capsey Adds Momentum Before Falling

Alice Capsey joined her captain and initially played cautiously before attacking Ashleigh Gardner in the ninth over.

Capsey struck two boundaries and a six, adding momentum to England’s innings.

Australia responded in the 10th over when captain Sophie Molineux clean bowled Capsey as she attempted a reverse sweep.

Capsey scored 23 off 20 balls, leaving England at 68/3 after 10 overs.

Heather Knight Departs as Australia Tighten Grip

England suffered another setback in the following over.

Kim Garth trapped Heather Knight leg before wicket after she managed only 2 runs from 6 deliveries.

Australia continued to apply pressure as England slipped to four wickets down.

Nat Sciver-Brunt and Freya Kemp Rescue England

Despite regular wickets, Nat Sciver-Brunt remained composed and anchored the innings.

At the other end, Freya Kemp steadily built her innings before accelerating in the closing overs.

Kemp hit:

• Her first boundary in the 13th over.
• Another boundary at the start of the 16th over.
• A third boundary in the same over.

England crossed the 100-run mark and reached 105/4 after 15 overs.

Sciver-Brunt also increased the scoring rate by hitting a boundary off the first ball of the 16th over against Sophie Molineux.

She completed her half-century in 45 balls with a single in the 18th over.

In doing so, she became the first England player to score a fifty in both the semifinal and the final of a Women’s T20 World Cup.

Sciver-Brunt remained unbeaten on 58 off 53 balls, including five boundaries.

Kemp finished unbeaten on 44 off 28 balls, striking four fours and one six, as the pair guided England to 150/4.

Australia Bowlers Share Four Wickets

Australia’s wicket-takers were:

• Kim Garth – 1/20
• Lucy Hamilton – 1/19
• Annabel Sutherland – 1 wicket
• Sophie Molineux – 1 wicket

Brief Scores

England: 150/4 in 20 overs

• Nat Sciver-Brunt: 58 (53 balls)*
• Freya Kemp: 44 (28 balls)*
• Alice Capsey: 23

Australia Bowling:

• Lucy Hamilton: 1/19
• Kim Garth: 1/20
• Annabel Sutherland: 1 wicket
• Sophie Molineux: 1 wicket

England recovered from early setbacks to post 150/4 in 20 overs against Australia in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 final at Lord’s Cricket Ground. Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt remained unbeaten on 58, while Freya Kemp added an unbeaten 44 as England set Australia a target of 151. Earlier, Australia won the toss and opted to bowl, with Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton, Annabel Sutherland and Sophie Molineux claiming one wicket each.

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