ENG-W vs AUS-W, Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 final: England chase title at home, Australia eye record seventh
The stage is set for a blockbuster Women's T20 World Cup 2026 final as England take on arch-rivals Australia at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground on Sunday. For England, it's a chance to end a 17-year title drought and become only the second nation, after Australia, to win multiple T20 World Cups. The hosts last lifted the trophy in 2009, the inaugural edition, and they remain unbeaten this tournament, topping Group 2 with five wins before comfortably dispatching South Africa in the semifinals. Danni Wyatt-Hodge leads the batting charts with 294 runs, while Sophie Ecclestone has been lethal with nine wickets.
Australia, meanwhile, are chasing a record-extending seventh title. The defending champions have been flawless too, winning all group games and overcoming the West Indies in the semifinals. Captain Sophie Molineux has been their bowling spearhead with 10 wickets, while Ellyse Perry, despite a fitness concern, has top-scored with 185 runs. The head-to-head is tight; Australia lead 22-20 in T20Is, but in World Cup finals, they boast a perfect 3-0 record against England.
The final starts at 3:30 PM BST (8:00 PM IST, 1:30 AM AEST Monday). In the UK, live broadcast is on Sky Sports Main Event, Cricket, and Mix, with streaming on the Sky Sports App. In Australia, Prime Video holds streaming rights, with no free-to-air TV coverage. Indian viewers can watch live on major sports networks and digital platforms. Expect a thrilling contest between two unbeaten giants, experience versus home advantage, history versus legacy.