Sciver-Brunt leads superb England into World Cup final
England's women's cricket team defeated South Africa by 40 runs to reach the T20 World Cup final. Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt and Heather Knight led the scoring, while a disciplined fielding performance secured the victory.
Why it matters
The win marks a significant milestone for the England team as they prepare to face Australia in the final at Lord's.
By Matthew Henry BBC Sport Journalist at The Oval Published 2 July 2026, 21:48 BST Updated 9 minutes ago Figure caption, Nat Sciver-Brunt reaches half-century with boundary for 53 off 35
The article is a standard sports match report focusing on statistics and game events.
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