An estimated 31,180 fans are expected to attend the iconic venue as England look to maintain their impressive World Cup record at home. The hosts have never lost a World Cup at home, having won all four previous World Cups in England.
Standing in their way is six-time champions Australia, who are chasing a record seventh Women’s T20 World Cup title.
Familiar rivals meet again in finals
This will be the fourth Women’s T20 World Cup final between England and Australia. The two teams have previously faced off in the championship game in 2012, 2014 and 2018.
England are chasing their second Women’s T20 World Cup title after winning the inaugural Women’s T20 World Cup in 2009, also at Lord’s. Current England head coach Charlotte Edwards led the team to a historic victory.
Australia, meanwhile, has dominated the event over the years, winning the trophy in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2020 and 2023.
Australia enters finals with confidence
The Australian team performed well throughout the tournament and will head into the finals full of confidence.
They also have a psychological advantage, having beaten England 16-0 in the Ashes in Australia early last year, including a 3-0 sweep in the T20I series.
Australia’s winning streak continues under new captain Sophie Molineux. Molineux was also their leading wicket-taker, taking 10 wickets in six matches.
The defending champions beat India at Lord’s to book a berth in the final, then beat West Indies by eight wickets in the semi-finals.
Phoebe Litchfield gave Australia a boost as she returned from a quadriceps injury in the win over India. However, there are still concerns over the fitness of veteran all-rounder Ellyse Perry after she retired with a quadriceps injury in the semi-final against West Indies. However, Perry practiced on the eve of the final.
England cheered by captain’s return
England received a major boost as captain Natalie Seaver-Brent returned to form at the perfect time. Against South Africa, she hit 75 winners off 47 balls to help England reach the final.
Opener Danny Wyatt-Hodge also enjoyed an excellent game. She is currently the competition’s top run-scorer with 294 runs and will once again be key in England lifting the trophy in front of their home fans.
