Overview
- England beat South Africa by 40 runs in the semi-final at The Oval on Thursday to book a place in the final at Lord's.
- Nat Sciver-Brunt returned from a calf/thigh injury to top-score with 75 and put on a record 133-run fourth-wicket stand with Heather Knight that rescued England from 23-3.
- South Africa were held to 129-8 in reply, with Tazmin Brits making a fighting 51 while England bowlers Lauren Bell and Charlie Dean took key wickets.
- England and Australia enter the final unbeaten in the tournament, with Australia having reached the showpiece after an eight-wicket semi-final win and with Ellyse Perry's quad fitness a matter to monitor.
- The final on Sunday pits hosts England chasing a first T20 title since 2009 against Australia, who are bidding for a record-extending seventh crown in front of strong home interest.