Nat Sciver-Brunt makes Women’s T20 World Cup history during the final against Australia

London, England – July 05: Nat Sciver-Brunt from England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt etched her name into the record books during the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final against Australia at Lord’s Cricket Ground, becoming the player with the most 50-plus scores in the history of the tournament.Sciver-Brunt produced another captain’s knock and remained unbeaten on 58 off 53 balls to register her ninth score above 50 in Women’s T20 World Cup history. The milestone moved her ahead of Suzie Bates, who previously held the record with eight scores over 50.

Most 50+ runs in Women’s T20 World Cup history

Player Rating 50+ ScoreInnings1 Nat Sciver-Brunt9312Suzie Bates8443Beth Mooney8314Alyssa Healy739The England captain has also climbed another elite list. Her last fifty was her third 50-plus score in Women’s T20 World Cup qualifiers, taking her past several legends of the game. Only Beth Mooney recorded more, with four.

Captain’s knock saves England

After Australia won the toss, England were asked to bat first. Amy Jones fell for a six off Lucy Hamilton while tournament leading run-scorer Danni Wyatt-Hodge was dismissed by Annabel Sutherland to leave England struggling at 32/2.Sciver-Brunt then combined with Alice Capsey to rebuild the innings, although Australia’s disciplined bowling attack kept the scoring in check. Capsey hit a six before falling to Sophie Molineux while Heather Knight was removed cheaply by Kim Garth.With England in danger of finishing below par, Freya Kemp turned the momentum with 44 off 28 balls, allowing Sciver-Brunt to anchor the innings and guide England to a competitive 150/4 in 20 overs.

England vs. Australia play eleven for the final

England Women (Playing XI): Amy Jones (f), Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Alice Capsey, Heather Knight, Freya Kemp, Danielle Gibson, Charlotte Dean, Linsey Smith, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren BellAustralia Women (Playing XI): Georgia Voll, Beth Mooney(w), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Georgia Wareham, Annabel Sutherland, Nicola Carey, Sophie Molineux(c), Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton