A full house of 31,180 fans is expected at the iconic venue as England aim to maintain their remarkable record at home World Cups. The hosts have never lost a World Cup at home, having won all four previous editions staged in England.
In their way are six-time champions Australia, who are chasing a record-extending seventh Women’s T20 World Cup title.
Familiar rivals meet in the finals
This will be the fourth Women’s T20 World Cup final between England and Australia. The two sides have previously met in the title matches in 2012, 2014 and 2018.
England are chasing just their second Women’s T20 World Cup crown after winning the inaugural tournament in 2009, which was also played at Lord’s. The current England coach, Charlotte Edwards, understood the side to that historic triumph.
Australia, meanwhile, has dominated the competition over the years, winning the trophy in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2020 and 2023.
Australia enter the final with confidence
Australia will go into the final full of confidence after their commanding performance throughout the tournament.
They also have a psychological advantage, having handed England a 16-0 Ashes whitewash in Australia earlier last year, including a 3-0 sweep in the T20I series.
Under new captain Sophie Molineux, Australia continued their winning run. Molineux was also their leading wicket-taker with 10 wickets in six matches.
The defending champions booked their place in the final by beating India at Lord’s before defeating the West Indies by eight wickets in the semi-final.
Australia were boosted by the return of Phoebe Litchfield from a quadriceps injury during the win over India. However, the fitness of experienced Ellyse Perry remains a concern after she withdrew injured with a quadriceps injury in the semi-final against West Indies. Perry, however, trained on the eve of the final.
England were boosted by the return of the captain
England have received a major boost with captain Natalie Sciver-Brunt returning to training at the perfect time. He played a match-winning knock of 75 from 47 balls against South Africa to help England reach the final.
Opener Danni Wyatt-Hodge also enjoyed an outstanding tournament. She is currently the leading run scorer in the competition with 294 runs and will once again be key to England’s hopes of lifting the trophy in front of their home crowd.