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England face Australia in the Women's T20 World Cup final with a mountain of history working against them. Jamie Hall asks whether Charlotte Edwards' side have what it takes to finally break the cycle.
A potential disruption to pre-match preparations for Sunday's T20 World Cup final at Lord's has been resolved, with both England and Australia now permitted outfield warm-up time despite Rita Ora's scheduled performance.
Eight wins from eight matches under Charlotte Edwards has England buzzing ahead of Sunday's T20 World Cup final against Australia — their biggest match in almost a decade.
With Australia, England and South Africa battling it out in the final stages, Jamie Hall analyses the batters and bowlers who have lit up the Women's T20 World Cup on home soil.
England's fielding was once a glaring weakness, but a combination of hard graft and some inspired coaching methods have produced a remarkable transformation ahead of the Women's World Cup final.
England have received a massive boost ahead of their T20 World Cup semi-final, with captain Nat Sciver-Brunt cleared to play against South Africa at The Oval on Thursday.
Charlie Dean could have been remembered solely for one painful moment at Lord's. Instead, the 25-year-old has captained England into the T20 World Cup semi-finals with a composure that has surprised even seasoned observers.
Australia booked their place in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup final with a commanding eight-wicket victory over West Indies at The Oval, with Beth Mooney starring with an unbeaten 61.
Former England spinner Alex Hartley has declared this England Women's side the most impressive she has seen in years, as they prepare for a T20 World Cup semi-final showdown with South Africa at The Oval on Thursday.
Ireland Women finally broke their T20 World Cup duck at the 22nd attempt, defeating West Indies by six wickets in Bristol thanks to a brilliant half-century from Orla Prendergast.
Danni Wyatt-Hodge's magnificent 89 not out led England to a crushing nine-wicket victory over New Zealand at The Oval, sealing top spot in Group 2 and a place in the T20 World Cup semi-finals.
England head coach Charlotte Edwards has declared her side the most confident they have ever been going into a World Cup semi-final, after completing a perfect group stage with five wins from five.