England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt entered the record books in the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final against Australia at Lord’s Cricket Ground, becoming the player to score the most 50-plus scores in the tournament’s history.Sciver-Brunt hit yet another captain’s unbeaten 58 off 53 balls, to register her ninth 50-plus score in Women’s T20 World Cup history. The feat saw her move ahead of Suzie Bates, who previously held the record with eight 50-plus scores.
Most 50-plus runs in Women’s T20 World Cup history
| Responsibility | A player | 50+ Scores | Innings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nat Sciver-Brunt | 9 | 31 |
| 2 | Suzie Bates | 8 | 44 |
| 3 | Beth Mooney | 8 | 31 |
| 4 | Alyssa Healy | 7 | 39 |
England’s ambassador climbed another high-profile list. Her latest fifty was her third 50-plus score in a knock at the Women’s T20 World Cup, earning her several legends of the game. Only Beth Mooney has recorded more, with four.
Captain’s knock saves England
Asked to bat first after Australia won the toss, England endured a difficult time. Amy Jones fell for six to Lucy Hamilton, while top-scorer Danni Wyatt-Hodge was dismissed by Annabel Sutherland, leaving England struggling at 32/2.Sciver-Brunt then combined with Alice Capsey to rebuild the innings, although a smart Australian attack kept the score in check. Capsey hit six before falling to Sophie Molineux, while Heather Knight was dismissed cheaply by Kim Garth.With England in danger of finishing last, Freya Kemp turned the tide with 44 off 28 balls, allowing Sciver-Brunt to seal the innings and guide England to a competitive 150/4 in 20 overs.
England vs Australia playing last XIs
England Women (Playing XI): Amy Jones(w), Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Nat Sciver-Brunt(c), Alice Capsey, Heather Knight, Freya Kemp, Danielle Gibson, Charlotte Dean, Linsey Smith, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren BellAustralian 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