Ahead of the England vs. Australia final, ICC Chairman Jay Shah lauded the ongoing 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup for its unprecedented success in on-ground attendance and viewership. The final match is set to happen at Lord’s Cricket Ground on Sunday, with Shah expressing satisfaction at achieving the goal of making this edition the largest ever.
Jay Shah, in a statement on his ‘X’ account, expressed excitement for the final showdown and wished both England and Australia good luck for the match at Lord’s. This final marks the fourth time these two cricketing giants will face off in the tournament’s summit clash, with Australia having emerged victorious in the 2012, 2014, and 2018 finals.
Australia, led by Sophie Molineux, enters the final as strong favorites after securing six consecutive wins. The team’s path to the final included a convincing eight-wicket victory over the West Indies. On the other hand, England, captained by Nat Sciver-Brunt, secured their final spot by defeating South Africa by 40 runs in the semi-final.
In a star-studded closing ceremony of the tournament, global music stars Rita Ora and Clean Bandit are set to perform. The event promises to be a fitting end to the tenth edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup.
