It is unfortunate for Alana King to miss out on a spot in the playing eleven. Australia did not include her in the past few matches either, but were expecting her return in the final. Ellyse Perry is fit to play and has made the team, meaning both sides are unchanged for the final.
Australia won the toss and elected to field. They know they can chase down any total set by England, so I am also expecting a tightly contested final.
England lost the first wicket as Amy Jones fell to Hamilton, who claimed her first World Cup wicket. England are now 12 for the loss of one wicket in 2.2 overs.
Australian women already had a blitzing start in the chase of 151 runs in this final. Their bowlers did a good job and restricted England women to a good total. Nat Sciver-Brunt played a captain's inning, but her strike rate was not good enough at the end.
Freya Kemp scored 44 on 28 balls, giving a good boost, but still this is not enough to win. Australian women also lost an early wicket, but they are on track to have another World Cup title at the end of the powerplay.
They are having 62 for 1 now; the required rate is @6.35 and nine wickets in hand. Australian women are going to have no problem having a big win and title at the end of this chase.