NEW DELHI: Before a ball was bowled in the final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, Nat Sciver-Brunt gave Lord’s a memory that went far beyond cricket.As England left for the title clash against Australia on Sunday, the England captain was accompanied by his son, Theo. Holding his tiny hand as they walked onto the field, Sciver-Brunt smiled at the packed Lord’s crowd before leading them through the national anthem before the game.The touching moment received a warm ovation from the spectators 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 holiday that now carries even more meaning
It wasn’t the first time Theo had been part of one of Sciver-Brunt’s memorable cricketing 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 stroking her bat like a child.It was her first international hundred as a mother and also her first as England captain, helping her team record an 89-run win in Sri Lanka.This celebration is now even more meaningful after Sunday’s emotional walk on the field of the Lord with Theo in his arms.
Australia choose to bowl in the final
Australia won the toss and elected to bowl first in the final. Captain Sophie Molineux retained the same XI and said her side wanted to make quick use of the conditions.“We’re going to have a bowl. Nice day, you want to put pressure on them early. Don’t think the pitch will change too much. No change. Pez (Perry) shot well after training yesterday,” Molineux said.England also named an unchanged side. Sciver-Brunt admitted that she would have bowled first as well, but was happy to set herself a target in the final.“He had to bowl as well. It’s a new wicket – runs on the board in the final is not bad. We’re unmoved. We’re silly not to have built on that experience. One more run from the opposition, I suppose,” he said.