Australia's veteran all-rounder Ellyse Perry appears on track to feature in Sunday's T20 World Cup final against arch-rivals England. Perry's crucial 56 against the West Indies at Lord's, the same venue for the final, steered Australia to victory from a precarious position. Her experience and ability to find boundaries are vital for the unbeaten Australian side.

Perry’s tournament stats demonstrate her impact, maintaining a 135.03 strike rate and boasting the lowest dot ball percentage among batters with over 1,000 T20 international runs. Even as an occasional bowler, she has contributed four wickets in three appearances. Teammate Phoebe Litchfield noted Perry's dedication, calling her the "ultimate professional" preparing intensely for the final.

Both Australia and England enter the decider undefeated, setting the stage for a compelling clash. This marks the first World Cup final meeting between these Ashes rivals since Australia's 2022 50-over triumph. England, who beat South Africa convincingly in their semi-final, are seeking their first World Cup title since 2017, aiming to build on recent confidence.

England's Charlie Dean expressed the team's strong belief, stating, "I feel like it is the most confident I've personally been in an England shirt." The final promises a keenly contested match between two in-form teams.