Nat Sciver-Brunt leads England to T20 World Cup final against Australia

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Last updated Jul 2, 2026

Nat Sciver-Brunt leads England to T20 World Cup final against Australia
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England advanced to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 final with a 40-run victory over South Africa at The Oval on Tuesday. Nat Sciver-Brunt returned from injury to score 75 runs, helping England recover from a shaky start at 23/3. She formed a crucial partnership of 133 runs with Heather Knight, who contributed 58. England set a target of 170, which South Africa failed to chase down despite a strong start. The final will take place against Australia at Lord’s on Sunday.

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  • England scored 169/5 after recovering from 23/3.
  • Nat Sciver-Brunt returned from a calf injury to lead with 75 runs.
  • Heather Knight added 58 runs in a pivotal partnership.
  • England will meet Australia in the final on Sunday at Lord's.
  • South Africa's chase faltered after losing key wickets.
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  • 11:02 PMYahoo SportsHow Nat Sciver-Brunt beat the nerves to inspire England into T20 World Cup final
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Sciver-Brunt returned from injury to steer England past South Africa and into the Women’s T20 World Cup final

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