World Cup win at Lord's with England would be special, says Heather Knight
Friday 21 July 2017 12:47, UK
England Women's captain Heather Knight says winning the World Cup final at Lord's would be special.
Knight's partnership of 78 with Sarah Taylor helped England to a nervy two-wicket win against South Africa in the semi-final on Tuesday.
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"We'll come here to try to win it, that's been our goal. We want to sing our song at Lord's and we are one step closer to that being in the final at Lord's," Knight told Sky Sports News.
"Whatever happens it's going to be a great day for women's cricket. To lift that trophy at Lord's is hard not to think about and it will be very special if we do."
The final at the Home of Cricket on Sunday is a sell-out and will be the biggest crowd ever to attend an ICC Women's World Cup match. Knight insisted England are yet to peak at the tournament.
Knight added: "Credit to the International Cricket Council and the England and Wales Cricket Board for selling out the ground and what a spectacle and occasion it will be.
"All the girls are loving having a few days to take in the atmosphere. Imagine what it's going to be like on Sunday with 28,000 here."
The ICC revealed the global television audience reached over 50 million for the group stage matches, with an increase in viewership figures in England alone exceeding 50 per cent.
England last won the World Cup in 2009 when they beat New Zealand by four wickets.
You can watch the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup final live on Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Mix from 10am on Sunday.
