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It's been a long road to get here, but fans of the England women's cricket team can finally believe heading into Sunday's T20 World Cup final, writes Matthew Henry.

Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi becomes the youngest man to play for India in England’s thrilling four-wicket win in the second T20 at Old Trafford.

Ahead of England facing Australia in the final of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup final, BBC Sport looks back at the last time England won a major tournament on home soil, when they beat India by nine runs at Lord's in the 50-over World Cup in 2017.

Jacob Bethell hits an unbeaten 76 as England recover from 1-2 to chase down 191 to beat India by four wickets in the second T20 at Old Trafford and take a 1-0 lead in the five match series.

England v India, Second T20. The series continues at Old Trafford

England and Australia will be allowed to warm up on the Lord's outfield before Sunday's T20 World Cup final, having initially being told they could not until after a performance by pop star Rita Ora.

How can England overcome the psychological challenges of playing against Australia when they meet at the Women's T20 World Cup final?

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi makes his international debut for India in a T20 against England at the age of 15. BBC Sport asks three batting legends what makes him so special.