Australia's Bowling Masterclass Limits England to 150 in Women's T20 World Cup Final

In the Women's T20 World Cup final, Australia showcased a remarkable bowling performance, limiting England to 150 runs. Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt's half-century anchored the innings, while Freya Kemp provided crucial support. With Australia needing 151 runs to secure their seventh title, the stage is set for an exciting chase. Discover how the match unfolded and the key moments that defined this thrilling encounter.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 5, 2026, 23:35 IST

Australia's Bowling Dominance in T20 World Cup Final

London [UK], July 5: In a display of exceptional bowling, Australia restricted England to a total of 150 runs for 4 wickets during the Women's T20 World Cup final held at Lord's on Sunday.

England's captain, Nat Sciver-Brunt, once again proved her mettle with consecutive half-centuries, setting the stage for Australia, who now needs 151 runs to clinch their seventh T20 World Cup title.

After being invited to bat first by Australia, England faced a rocky start. They managed to recover from an early collapse, thanks to a steady innings from Sciver-Brunt and a solid partnership with Freya Kemp.

The top order of England struggled to find their rhythm, with wicketkeeper Amy Jones scoring only 7 runs and opener Danni Wyatt-Hodge departing for just 8 during the powerplay.

Young talent Alice Capsey tried to counter the pressure with a quick 23, but her dismissal left England at 67 for 3.

The situation worsened when Heather Knight was dismissed for a mere 2 runs, leaving England in a precarious position at 70 for 4.

Sciver-Brunt showcased her batting prowess, absorbing the pressure and gradually accelerating the scoring rate, ultimately anchoring the innings with a well-crafted half-century.

Freya Kemp played a crucial role at the other end, positively tackling both pace and spin, ensuring that England did not lose any more wickets during the vital middle overs.

Their partnership of 80 runs off 55 balls steadied the innings after the initial setbacks, pushing England past the 100-run mark and instilling hope for a defendable total.

In the final over, England managed to score 13 runs, providing a boost to their innings.

Sciver-Brunt concluded her innings unbeaten at 58 runs from 53 balls, while Kemp contributed significantly with 44 runs off just 28 balls.

Australia's disciplined bowling attack was spearheaded by Annabel Sutherland, Sophie Molineux, Lucy Hamilton, and Kim Garth, each claiming a wicket to limit England's scoring.