The 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup reaches its final destination and it will be the biggest rivals Australia Women taking on England Women in the Final. This match is set to be played at the iconic Lords Stadium on Sunday. Both teams have been unbeaten in the group stages and are in excellent form. Australia Women beat West Indies Women in the first semi-final while England Women beat South Africa Women in the second semi-final. We can expect an extremely closely fought contest between these two sides. Let us take a look at five players who will be key in this match that can decide which way this title goes.
5.Beth Mooney
The left-hand batter hit her strides in the last game and has scored 174 runs in six matches in this T20 World Cup. Beth Mooney has an excellent record against England Women and when it comes to ICC Knockout matches, Beth Mooney has always stood tall. She will be one of the players to watch out for in this upcoming final.
4.Heather Knight
One of the most experienced players in the England setup, Heather Knight will be a crucial player in the middle order. Australia Women have an excellent bowling attack and that is one of the reasons, Heather Knight will have a very crucial role to play in the Final.
The former England captain has scored 152 runs in six matches at a strike rate of 132 so far in this edition. She will be keen to step up in the big stage and bring the title home for England Women.
3.Ellyse Perry
The star all-rounder from Australia has been the backbone of her side over the last decade. She has been bowling less these days but her impact with the bat remains the same and she has been in excellent form in this tournament.
Perry notched up a fifty against India Women and showed that she is a player for the big stage. Ellyse Perry has scored 185 runs and will be looking to put up a good performance in this crucial game against England Women
2. Dani Wyatt Hodge
The leading run getter in 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup, Dani Wyatt has amassed 294 runs in six matches. She is comfortably at the top of the run charts and the right hand batter will be looking to make an impact. England will be hoping that the opener can provide them with a quick start as they look to go all the way. She will be a player to watch out for in this fixture.
1.Nat Sciver Brunt
Among all the players that will be on the field on Sunday, England captain Nat Sciver Brunt will arguably be the top player to watch out for. She can impact the game with both bat and ball which is why she will be the player who will decide which way this final goes. Sciver Brunt has 169 runs in three matchesso far in this tournament
