ISLAMABAD: Tournament hosts England will face six-time champions Australia in the final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Sunday at Lord’s Cricket Ground, setting up a mouth-watering clash between the two powerhouses of women’s cricket.
The two sides will meet in the title decider for the fourth time, following previous final matchups in 2012, 2014 and 2018, with Australia winning all three encounters. England will be attempting to claim their second Women’s T20 World Cup title after winning the inaugural edition at Lord’s back in 2009.
World Cup Final locked in! 🔒
Congratulations to our Australian Women’s Cricket Team on reaching the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Final at Lord’s ✅
They will take on England in the early hours of Monday morning from 12:30am AEST – live and free on Prime Video! pic.twitter.com/OhsEeE6IzK
— Cricket Australia (@CricketAus) July 2, 2026
Australia booked their place in the final with a dominant eight-wicket victory over West Indies at The Oval on Tuesday, while England joined them after beating South Africa by 40 runs at the same venue on Thursday.
The match will commence at 3:30pm local time on Sunday, July 5, with British music icons Rita Ora and Clean Bandit set to perform in what promises to be an exciting finale to the 10th edition of the tournament.
2️⃣ Unbeaten Teams. 1️⃣ Fitting Finale! 🏆
Hosts England’s pursuit of a 2nd ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title meets Australia’s quest for a 7th!
🏴 🆚 🇦🇺, who will script history at Lord’s? 👀
ICC Women’s #T20WorldCup 2026 | Final | #ENGvAUS | SUN, 5th July 6:30 PM pic.twitter.com/v34DpF9O4P
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) July 3, 2026
A rivalry steeped in history
Few rivalries in world cricket carry as much history, intensity and prestige as England versus Australia. Every meeting between the two sides feels bigger than the last, and the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup has provided the perfect stage for some of their most memorable battles.
𝗔 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗬 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗜𝗧𝗦 🏴
England are through to a home Women’s #T20WorldCup Final at Lord’s 😍 pic.twitter.com/5DdqO7j97Q
— T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) July 2, 2026
The unbeaten finalists prepare to renew hostilities at Lord’s having already met seven times in Women’s T20 World Cup history. Five of those encounters have come in knockout matches, including three finals, with trophies, heartbreak and unforgettable performances shaping one of cricket’s greatest rivalries.
Memorable encounters through the years
2009 – Semi-Final
England’s first meeting with Australia at a Women’s T20 World Cup came with a place in the inaugural final on the line. Australia set a daunting 163, but Claire Taylor produced a magnificent unbeaten 76 from 53 deliveries, anchoring the chase alongside Beth Morgan (46 not out) as England sealed victory with three balls to spare.
2010 – Group Stage
The rivalry delivered one of the tournament’s most dramatic finishes when the contest was decided on boundary count after a tied match and Super Over. Australia advanced thanks to having struck one six compared to England’s none in one of the most dramatic victories in tournament history.
2012 – Group Stage
England claimed a memorable victory when Sarah Taylor anchored the chase with a superb 65 from 53 balls while a young Danni Wyatt-Hodge played a fearless supporting role to guide England home.
2012 – Final
Just days after their group stage defeat, Australia produced the perfect response. The defending champions secured their second consecutive crown, holding their nerve to complete a successful title defence.
2014 – Final
Australia extended their dominance with a commanding six-wicket victory in Mirpur, restricting England to just 105 for 8 before comfortably hunting down the target with 29 balls to spare for a hat-trick of titles.
2016 – Semi-final
On a slow Delhi surface, Australia once again found a way past England. Meg Lanning compiled a crucial 55 from 50 balls as Australia posted 132 for 6, and despite a solid start from England’s openers, Australia tightened the screws to advance to a fourth consecutive final.
2018 – Final
Australia’s dominance continued in Antigua as they stormed to an emphatic eight-wicket victory. Teenage leg-spinner Georgia Wareham impressed with 2 for 11 as England could only manage 105 for 8, with Australia reaching the target with 29 balls to spare.
A new chapter awaits
As the two cricketing giants prepare to write another chapter in their storied rivalry, Sunday’s final at the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground promises to deliver yet another unforgettable encounter.
England will be hoping home advantage and the passionate support of the Lord’s crowd can help them end Australia’s stranglehold on the trophy they have won six times since 2010.
Australia, who have won every previous World Cup final meeting between the two sides, will be determined to maintain their remarkable record and add a seventh title to their collection.
The final also marks a celebration of the growth of women’s cricket, with a capacity crowd expected at Lord’s and millions watching around the world as the two finest teams in the game battle for cricket’s most coveted prize.
With the pre-match entertainment featuring Rita Ora and Clean Bandit, and the promise of high-quality cricket from two sides at the peak of their powers, Sunday’s final is set to be a fitting conclusion to a tournament that has captivated audiences worldwide.
Everything is locked in for the #T20WorldCup Final at Lord’s on Sunday 🏆
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— T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) July 3, 2026
Broadcast details
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 final will be broadcast globally across all major sports networks and streaming platforms. Coverage begins with the closing ceremony featuring Rita Ora at 2:30pm local time, followed by the toss and the main match starting at 3:30pm BST.
