Aussies bemused by England's 'Cinderella story' chat

England have suggested Sunday's World Cup final is a cricketing Cinderella story in waiting, with captain Heather Knight saying victory is "written".

But Australia are not having a bar of it, labelling that narrative nonsense as they close in on the prize having dominated comers in the tournament so far.

The two titans of women's cricket meet in Christchurch on Sunday in the ODI World Cup final, with Australia and England winning 10 of the past 11 tournaments.

Despite their dominance, this is the first time in 34 years they've played off in a 50-over showpiece, which seems a fitting end to a tournament dubbed the best women's World Cup so far.

The two sides land in the final from two very different journeys.

Australia is riding a wave of success this summer, claiming the Ashes without loss and winning eight straight games on the road to the final in New Zealand.

England were on the other end of the Ashes hiding and lost their opening three World Cup matches before dragging themselves off the canvas to string together five wins to make the final.

Perhaps that's why Knight told her teammates, according to spinner Charlie Dean, a win in the final seems destined.

"Heather said that it's kind of written for us, the start that we've had and how amazing would it be to pull this off," Dean said.

"So I think we all really do believe and that's just one half of the battle really."

The talk has raised Australian eyebrows, with Alyssa Healy dismissing the fairytale England are writing.

"It's an interesting comment considering the cricket they've played," she told AAP.

"Yes, they've been peaking at the right time, but they've won some games they probably shouldn't have.

"You could look at it that way and take some solace from that if you're in their changeroom but from our point of view, it almost feels like it's our destiny.

"We have won seven games in this World Cup and won some really good games against some really good teams.

"We're going really well as a side and as a team unit and we're in the best possible shape to be in for the final."

Captain Meg Lanning said she "wasn't too fussed" about any talking from the sidelines.

"It's really irrelevant what's happened previously. It's really irrelevant what you say," she said.

"It's actually about going out there and playing to your best and executing your skills under pressure. That's what it's about tomorrow."

Asked about her comments, Knight downplayed them, saying she didn't remember making them.

"I might have said it's a good story if we are able to win it. The stage is set for us to write a remarkable story," she said.

"It is a fresh slate. A fresh day. A fresh game. Us and Australia will go in as equals.

"It'll mean more after the start we've had in this competition ... being able to turn it around would be remarkable really. It would make it even more special."

ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2022

Australia squad: Meg Lanning (c), Rachael Haynes (vc), Darcie Brown, Nicola Carey, Ashleigh Gardner, Grace Harris, Alyssa Healy, Jess Jonassen, Alana King, Beth Mooney, Tahlia McGrath, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Amanda-Jade Wellington. Travelling reserves: Heather Graham, Georgia Redmayne

Australia's World Cup 2022 fixtures

Mar 5: Beat England by 12 runs

Mar 8: Beat Pakistan by seven wickets

Mar 13: Beat New Zealand by 141 runs

Mar 15: Beat West Indies by seven wickets

Mar 19: Beat India by six wickets

Mar 22: Beat South Africa by five wickets

Mar 25: Beat Bangladesh by five wickets

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Semi-finals

Mar 30: Australia beat West Indies by 157 runs

Mar 31: England beat South Africa by 137 runs

Final

Apr 3: Australia v England, Hagley Park Christchurch, 11am AEST

All matches to be broadcast in Australia on Fox Cricket and Kayo Sports