Nasser Hussain insists England cannot carry psychological scars into Sunday's Women's T20 World Cup final against Australia at Lord's. Both teams arrive unbeaten after winning all six tournament matches, setting up a clash between the host nation and six-time champions. England booked their spot by thumping South Africa at The Oval, while Australia dispatched West Indies in their semi-final. Hussain warned that overcoming Australia requires believing they can win, with no mental baggage from past defeats.

Returning captain Nat Sciver-Brunt led from the front against South Africa, scoring a half-century alongside Heather Knight. The pair shared a crucial 133-run stand from 90 balls as England recovered from 23-3 to post 169-5. Sophie Ecclestone backed up the batting effort with 1-21 from four overs and excellent catches in the field. This performance showed England's ability to handle pressure after fielding lapses in previous tournaments.

Hussain acknowledges Australia's formidable batting lineup as their greatest strength, though he suggests overconfidence could be a rare weakness. The Baggy Green have dominated recent encounters, including a 16-0 Ashes victory and warm-up win in Cardiff. Despite being underdogs, England's semi-final display proves they can compete on the biggest stage. The final starts at 3.30pm on Sky Sports Cricket.

England's fielding standards improved significantly under Charlotte Edwards' coaching, with sharp catches and energetic displays that pleased the new head coach. While Australia remain favorites, the home crowd at Lord's and England's recent form make this a genuine contest. The 2018 final loss in the Caribbean still stings, but Hussain believes a fresh mindset can bridge that gap.