Nat Sciver-Brunt — England Women's Captain Explained
Nat Sciver-Brunt is England Women's captain — a right-handed batter and medium-fast bowler regarded as one of the best women's cricketers in the world. Learn about her career, Women's Ashes record and T20 game.
Nat Sciver-Brunt (born Natalie Sciver) is one of the most complete cricketers England Women have produced — a right-handed middle-order batter who plays with both elegance and aggression, and a right-arm medium-fast bowler who takes wickets in all formats. As England Women's captain since 2023, she leads one of the sport's most competitive international programmes.
Batting style and technique
Sciver-Brunt is an authoritative batter who performs best under pressure. Her timing through the covers is exceptional, and she plays the pull shot well against the short ball. In T20 cricket, her ability to read the innings situation — rotating singles to build pressure before accelerating in the death overs — makes her one of the most reliable finishers in women's cricket globally.
Women's T20 World Cup 2026
The 2026 Women's T20 World Cup, hosted in England (June–July 2026), was a landmark for women's cricket. England competed under Sciver-Brunt's captaincy, with the final at Lord's on 5 July 2026 — the first Women's T20 World Cup Final held at Lord's Cricket Ground.
Personal life
In 2022, Natalie Sciver married fellow England cricketer Katherine Brunt, taking the double-barrelled name Sciver-Brunt. Katherine Brunt is one of England's all-time great fast bowlers, herself an England Women's legend across Test, ODI and T20 cricket.
- England Women's captain since 2023
- Batting: Right-hand bat, middle order
- Bowling: Right-arm medium-fast
- WPL franchise: Mumbai Indians
- WBBL: Represented multiple Australian franchises
Frequently asked questions
Why is she called Nat Sciver-Brunt?
Natalie Sciver married England Women's cricketer Katherine Brunt in 2022, taking the double-barrelled surname Sciver-Brunt. She is universally known as Nat Sciver-Brunt in cricket commentary and reporting.
Is Nat Sciver-Brunt a good batter?
Yes — Sciver-Brunt is regarded as one of the best women's batters in the world, with a strong batting average in Test and ODI cricket and a reputation for performing in high-pressure situations.
What is Nat Sciver-Brunt's bowling style?
Nat Sciver-Brunt bowls right-arm medium-fast — useful seam and swing. Her bowling complements her batting to make her a genuine allrounder, though her primary contribution is with the bat.