England’s Alice Capsey commended her team’s performance in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 final against Australia at Lord’s, highlighting the total score of 150/4 as impressive. Capsey credited captain Nat Sciver-Brunt and Freya Kemp for their batting display on a challenging pitch, guiding England to a competitive total.
Despite early setbacks, England recovered well to post 150/4 in their 20 overs, with Sciver-Brunt scoring an unbeaten 58 off 53 balls and Kemp contributing a quickfire 44 not out off 28 deliveries. Capsey emphasized the importance of their partnership in a high-pressure World Cup final.
Reflecting on her own contribution of 23 off 20 balls, Capsey acknowledged the difficulty of the pitch after England started at 39/2 in the powerplay. She expressed confidence in England’s bowling attack, emphasizing the need for disciplined bowling to defend the total effectively.
Capsey highlighted the electric atmosphere at a packed Lord’s for the final, describing it as a special occasion. While enjoying the moment, she emphasized the team’s focus on completing the job and putting on a strong performance for the enthusiastic crowd.
