England and Australia to warm up on Lord's outfield for T20 final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
England and Australia will warm up on the main outfield at Lord's before the T20 World Cup final on July 6. Initially restricted by a performance from Rita Ora, a change now allows teams to access the outfield ahead of the pre-match show. England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt expressed concerns about bowling practice due to the arrangement but acknowledged the significance of the match, which marks England's first World Cup final appearance since 2022. Sciver-Brunt highlighted the growth of women's cricket since 2017 and the excitement surrounding the event, set to feature a record crowd.
- •Rita Ora's performance begins 30 minutes before the toss.
- •England and Australia previously faced restrictions on warm-up access.
- •Nat Sciver-Brunt emphasizes the match's importance for women's cricket.
- •England last won a global trophy at Lord's in 2017.
- •Record-breaking crowd expected for the final match.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Organisers ease concern of clash between warm-ups and Rita Ora set
- 4:00 PMBBC Sport — Organisers ease concern of clash between warm-ups and Rita Ora set
"England and Australia will be allowed to warm up on the Lord's outfield before Sunday's T20 World Cup final, having initially being told they could not until after a performance by pop star Rita Ora.
"England and Australia will be allowed to warm up on the Lord's outfield before Sunday's T20 World Cup final, having initially being told they could not until after a performance by pop star Rita Ora.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 4:00 PMOrganisers ease concern of clash between warm-ups and Rita Ora set
England and Australia will be allowed to warm up on the Lord's outfield before Sunday's T20 World Cup final, having initially being told they could not until after a performance by pop star Rita Ora.
- BBC SportJul 4, 2026, 4:00 PMOrganisers ease concern of clash between warm-ups and Rita Ora set
England and Australia will be allowed to warm up on the Lord's outfield before Sunday's T20 World Cup final, having initially being told they could not until after a performance by pop star Rita Ora.
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