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NAVI MUMBAI: Phoebe Litchfield’s 119 from just 93 balls propelled Australia to a strong total against India in the second semi-final of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 here on Thursday.
Australia capitalized on the decision to bat first and racked up 338 runs in 49.5 overs.
Skipper Alyssa Healy was removed early in the fifth over, but Phoebe Litchfield and Ellyse Perry forged a massive 155-run stand which kept the Indian bowlers at bay.
Litchfield remained the core aggressor, while Perry played second fiddle, which took their total to 180 in only 27.2 overs. The stand eventually culminated with the former wicket, who struck 17 fours and three sixes in her sublime knock.
Perry continued on until the 40th over and was bowled after making 77 from 88 balls with the aid of six fours and two sixes. As a result, Australia were reduced to 243-5.
Despite India’s comeback in the latter part of the innings with quick wickets, Ashleigh Gardner’s 63 from 45 balls ensured the defending champions finished strong.
For India, Shree Charani and Deepti Sharma picked up two wickets each.
India XI: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Amanjot Kaur, Harmanpreet Kaur (capt), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Radha Yadav, Kranti Gaud, N Shree Charani, Renuka Singh.
Australia XI: Alyssa Healy (capt & wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Kim Garth, Alana King, Megan Schutt
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