Nat Sciver-Brunt creates Women’s T20 World Cup history during the final against Australia. cricket news
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt etched her name in the record books during the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final against Australia at Lord’s Cricket Ground, becoming the highest scorer of 50-plus in the history of the tournament.Sciver-Brunt played another captain’s knock and remained unbeaten on 58 off 53 balls, registering her ninth 50-plus score in Women’s T20 World Cup history. This milestone saw her surpass Suzie Bates, who previously held the record with eight 50-plus scores.
Highest 50+ score in Women’s T20 World Cup history
| Post | player | 50+ score | Turn |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nat Sciver-Brunt | 9 | 31 |
| 2 | suzie bates | 8 | 44 |
| 3 | beth mooney | 8 | 31 |
| 4 | Alyssa Healy | 7 | 39 |
The England captain also climbed into another elite list. Her latest half-century was her third 50-plus score in Women’s T20 World Cup knockout matches, leaving her behind many of the greats of the game. Only Beth Mooney has recorded more, with four.
Captain’s innings saved England
England, who came to bat first after Australia won the toss, had a bad start. Amy Jones lost six runs to Lucy Hamilton, while the tournament’s leading run-scorer Dannii Wyatt-Hodge was dismissed by Annabel Sutherland, leaving England struggling at 32/2.Sciver-Brunt then combined with Ellis Capsey to rebuild the innings, although Australia’s disciplined bowling attack kept the scoring rate under control. Capsey hit a six before falling to Sophie Molineux, while Heather Knight was dismissed cheaply by Kim Garth.With England in danger of finishing below par, Freya Kemp changed the momentum with a blistering 44 off 28 balls, allowing Sciver-Brunt to open the innings and take England to a competitive score of 150/4 in 20 overs.
England vs Australia playing XI for the final
England Women (Playing XI): Amy Jones(w), Dannii Wyatt-Hodge, Nat Sciver-Brunt(c), Alice Capsey, Heather Knight, Freya Kemp, Danielle Gibson, Charlotte Dean, Lynsey Smith, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren BellAustralia Women (Playing XI): Georgia Woll, Beth Mooney(w), Phoebe Lichfield, Ellyse Perry, Ashley Gardner, Georgia Wareham, Annabel Sutherland, Nicola Carey, Sophie Molineux(c), Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton