ICC Women's CWC 2022 | 'We can definitely beat the Aussies on our day', says Ecclestone ahead of final

The English spinner Sophie Ecclestone believes that although Australia are undefeated in the ongoing women's World Cup so far, England women have the ability to conquer them on the day of the final. Ecclestone stressed that a victory against the archrivals in the world cup final would mean a lot to the entire unit, as it would heal their Ashes wounds to a great extent. 

"Beating the Aussies in the final, I can't really put it into words after the Ashes we had. I really believe in this group, and on our day, we can definitely beat the Aussies", Ecclestone said. 

Despite gaining fame as one of England's brightest prodigies, the left-arm tweaker admits that she wants to get the ultimate feeling of being a world cup winner as she doesn't have any major trophy in her kitty. 

"It's absolutely massive for me personally. I haven't won a major trophy yet since I started playing for England, and I'd really love to win that sooner rather than later", the English spinner added. 

The Chester-born spinner didn't have a great start to the mega event as she was hammered by the Aussies for 77 runs off her ten overs in the opening game. 

But, she made a remarkable comeback in the following matches, as a result of which she is currently sitting at the top of the list of highest wicket-takers in the tournament with 20 wickets at a stunning average of 12.85. 

The 22-year old has played an extremely crucial role behind England confirming their berth for the grand finale. She has admitted to being proud of how she has turned things around. 

"I didn't have a great day out against the Aussies. To come back the way I did, I'm really proud of myself. The team has fought back as well; it's been amazing to witness that", Ecclestone said. 

The youngster also confessed that the English playing unit was hugely disappointed initially with their three consecutive defeats. But they grouped and played their hearts out with a 'nothing to lose' attitude in the remaining games, which helped them overcome that disastrous situation and ensured them a place in the final. 

"When we lost three from three, there were a few tears in the changing room after the game. But I think the turning point was having a few meetings to just say that we had nothing to lose now, so just put what we do in training out into a game and go out with no fear", she concluded. 

England will face the mighty Aussies in the world cup final on April 3 in Christchurch.