NEW DELHI: Before a ball was bowled in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 final, Nat Sciver-Brunt gave Lord’s memory more than just cricket.As England traveled to the title clash against Australia on Sunday, the England captain was accompanied by his infant son, Theo. Holding his little hand as they made their way onto the field, Sciver-Brunt smiled at the packed Lord’s crowd before he was led into the pre-match national anthem.The poignant moment received a warm ovation from the audience and quickly became one of the standout images of the tournament. Watching from the stands was his wife, former England fast bowler Katherine Sciver-Brunt, making the occasion even more special for the family.
A celebration that now has a greater meaning
It was not the first time Theo had been part of one of Sciver-Brunt’s memorable cricket moments.During the Women’s World Cup in October 2025, after scoring a match-winning 117 against Sri Lanka, Sciver-Brunt celebrated her tenth ODI century by gently swinging her bat like a child.It was her first international hundred as a mother and also her first as England captain, helping her side register an 89-run victory over Sri Lanka.That celebration now feels even more meaningful after Sunday’s emotional walk outside the Lord with Theo in his arms.
Australia picked to win the final
Australia won the toss and elected to bowl first in the final. Captain Sophie Molineux kept the same XI and said her side wanted to take advantage of the conditions early.“We have a bowl. Beautiful day, want to put pressure on them early. Don’t think the pitch will change too much. No changes. “Pez (Perry) stopped a lot after training yesterday,” said Molineux.England also named an unchanged side. Sciver-Brunt admitted that he should have bowled first but he was happy to set a target in the final.“The bowling too. It’s a new wicket – a run on the board in the final is not a bad thing. We haven’t changed. I’d be a fool not to lean on that experience. One more run than the opposition, I think,” he said.