Women’s T20 World Cup: Rita Ora to perform before final, but players can warm up in outfield

England are appearing in their first ICC final since the 2022 50-over World Cup, where they were beaten by Australia, while their last global trophy came at the same ground in 2017.

Cyver-Brant was one of three players in the squad for that tournament, along with former captain Heather Knight and batsman Danny Watt-Hodge.

With the increasing professionalization of women’s cricket in the nine years since and record-breaking crowd numbers at the tournament, Syver-Brant said Sunday’s final could be an even more significant occasion.

“It’s a huge leap from where the game was in 2017,” added Sciver-Brunt, 33.

“Tomorrow’s game will show that. We know it’s a big deal, obviously we don’t really know what it looks like or feels like from the outside but certainly to play in it and be part of a record-breaking crowd and some exciting games, yeah we felt it (importance).”

The England captain also played down the significance of Sunday’s opposition given their recent history against Australia – particularly the 16-0 Ashes defeat at the start of 2025.

“Our team has come a long way since that Ashes tour,” he said.

“I think everyone knows what tomorrow is, the World Cup final at home at Lord’s, the occasion is already huge.

“There hasn’t really been any talk about the Ashes or proving people wrong from it.”