Article #69687

• Hosts take on Australia at Lord’s on Sunday

• Nat Sciver-Brunt’s side frustrated by singer’s stint

The England captain, Nat Sciver-Brunt, said her bowlers are frustrated their usual warm-up routines will be inadvertently impeded by Rita Ora on Sunday. The singer will headline the Women’s T20 World Cup closing ceremony on the Lord’s outfield from 2.30 to 3pm, wrapping up 30 minutes before the start of the final between England and Australia.

While the sides are permitted on to the main ground before and after the performance, anything in between will have to take place at the Nursery Ground, largely used for net practice on training days.