Australia Women have won the toss and elected to bowl first in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Final against England Women at Lord's in London on Sunday, July 5, 2026.
Australia's Decision to Bowl First
Australia skipper Sophie Molineux explained the decision, saying, "We're going to have a bowl. Beautiful day, want to put pressure on them early. Don't think the pitch will change too much." She confirmed the team was unchanged, adding, "Pez (Perry) pulled up well after the training yesterday. Special day. The girls got a couple of days off. Started training the last couple of days."
England's Perspective
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt said she would have bowled first as well. "It's a fresh wicket - runs on the board in the final is no bad thing. We're unchanged. Will be silly of me not to lean on that experience (in her camp). (What wins it for England today?) One more run than the opposition, I suppose," she said during the toss.
Team Lineups
England Women (Playing XI): Amy Jones (wk), Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Alice Capsey, Heather Knight, Freya Kemp, Danielle Gibson, Charlotte Dean, Linsey Smith, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Bell.
Australia Women (Playing XI): Georgia Voll, Beth Mooney (wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Georgia Wareham, Annabel Sutherland, Nicola Carey, Sophie Molineux (c), Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton.
Tournament Context
Australia have won the ICC Women's T20 World Cup a record six times, while England are seeking their first title since the inaugural edition in 2009. Both teams entered the final undefeated in the tournament.
