England women prepare for T20 World Cup final against Australia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 5:09 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
England women’s cricket team faces Australia in the T20 World Cup final on Sunday. England reached the final after a semi-final victory against South Africa, their best performance in years, and have won eight consecutive matches after a rough start to the tournament. Under coach Charlotte Edwards, the team has regained confidence and cohesiveness, a sharp contrast to prior struggles. Australia arrive as favorites, having dominated previous World Cup knockout meetings.
- •England reached the T20 World Cup final after defeating South Africa in the semi-finals.
- •Nat Sciver-Brunt leads the team, supported by standout player Danni Wyatt-Hodge.
- •Charlotte Edwards is credited with turning around England's fortunes this tournament.
- •Australia remains a formidable opponent, having not lost a World Cup final since 2000.
- 5:09 PMYahoo Sports — Belief back as England brace for their biggest game since 2017
- 5:07 PMBBC Sport — Belief back as England brace for their biggest game since 2017
"It's been a long road to get here, but fans of the England women's cricket team can finally believe heading into Sunday's T20 World Cup final, writes Matthew Henry.
"It's been a long road to get here, but fans of the England women's cricket team can finally believe heading into Sunday's T20 World Cup final, writes Matthew Henry.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 5:09 PMBelief back as England brace for their biggest game since 2017
It's been a long road to get here, but fans of the England women's cricket team can finally believe heading into Sunday's T20 World Cup final, writes Matthew Henry.
- BBC SportJul 4, 2026, 5:07 PMBelief back as England brace for their biggest game since 2017
It's been a long road to get here, but fans of the England women's cricket team can finally believe heading into Sunday's T20 World Cup final, writes Matthew Henry.
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