England's cricketers are aiming to retain their Women's World Cup title as they prepare to face Australia in the final in New Zealand
The side is not the same as the one that lifted the trophy in 2017, with experienced and influential players like Laura Marsh, Sarah Taylor, Jenny Gunn and Dani Hazell all missing.
However, England turned it around with victories over India, New Zealand and Pakistan, and they cruised to victory against Bangladesh to book their place in the semi-finals. The 22-year-old spin bowler has taken over 50 wickets since 2017 and took her first five-wicket haul in the semi-final. She has since posted three more scores of 40 or more during the World Cup and has taken four wickets and four catches.
However, she was the leading run-scorer and player of the tournament in 2017 and was named ICC women's T20I Cricketer of the Year for 2021 in January. While their bowling and batting have propelled them to the top of the rankings, it is with the bat where they stand out.
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