Can England stop Australia’s dominance? Women’s T20 World Cup title on the line at Lord’s

England’s Lauren Bell (NIgel French/PA via AP) England, who have never lost a World Cup at home – having previously won all four – will be cheered on by a crowd of 31,180 – facing the formidable task of trying to maintain that impressive record when they take on six-time champions Australia, who will be chasing their record-extending seventh title, in the final of the Women’s T20s Lord’s World Cup in London.The two powerhouses of women’s cricket will meet for the fourth time in the title decider, having previously met in the finals in 2012, 2014 and 2018. England will be seeking their second Women’s T20 World Cup title after winning the inaugural edition – also at Lord’s – in 2009, with their current title lifted by Edward as England captain. that timeAustralia, on the other hand, has won the trophy six times in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2020 and 2023.After handing England a 16-0 Ashes whitewash Down Under earlier last year, including a 3-0 clean sweep in the T20I series, Australia may have a psychological advantage.In a familiar run under new captain Sophie Molineux, who is also their leading wicket-taker with 10 scalps in six matches, Australia eliminated India at Lord’s last Sunday before beating the West Indies by eight wickets in the semi-finals. While they were buoyed by Phoebe Litchfield’s return from a quad injury in the six-wicket haul against India, Australia’s biggest worry is the fitness of star all-rounder Ellyse Perry.The 35-year-old had to withdraw injured during Australia’s semi-final win over the West Indies due to a quadriceps injury. However, Perry trained well on the eve of the final. For the hosts, the return of captain Natalie Sciver-Brunt was a big boost as she came up with a match-winning innings of 75 off 47 balls against South Africa. England opener Danni Wyatt-Hodge is in great form as she tops the tournament with 294 runs.