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Phoebe Litchfield's Historic Century: Youngest Ever in Women's WC Knockout

Phoebe Litchfield just made cricket history in the World Cup semifinal against India. At just 22 years old, she became the youngest player ever to score a century in a Women's World Cup knockout match. Her explosive 119 runs came off just 93 balls, featuring 17 fours and three sixes. This incredible performance places her among Australian legends like Alyssa Healy and Karen Rolton who've achieved similar feats in World Cup knockouts.

Key Points: Phoebe Litchfield Youngest Century Women's World Cup Semifinal

  • Scored 119 runs in 93 balls with 17 boundaries and three sixes
  • Became third Australian to score century in 50-over World Cup knockout match
  • At 22 years, she's second-youngest Aussie centurion in women's WC history
  • Maintained incredible average of 69.66 against India across nine innings
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Australia's Litchfield makes history, becomes youngest to score century in Women's WC knockout match

Australian opener Phoebe Litchfield, aged 22, becomes youngest player to score century in Women's World Cup knockout match against India with stunning 119 runs.

"She has never been dismissed for below 25 by India in women's ODIs - Match Statistics"

Navi Mumbai, October 30

Australian opener Phoebe Litchfield made history for her team during the ICC Cricket World Cup semifinal against India, becoming the youngest player to hit a century in a Women's World Cup knockout match and the second-youngest centurion for Australia in the tournament's history.

After Australia elected to bat first at Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium, Litchfield, along with an experienced Ellyse Perry, helped the Aussies overcome the early loss of captain Alyssa Healy, smashing 119 in 93 balls, with 17 fours and three sixes. Her runs came at a strike rate of 127.95.

She continued her golden run against India, having scored 627 runs against them in nine innings at an average of 69.66, with two centuries and four fifties and a best score of 119. She has never been dismissed for below 25 by India in women's ODIs.

She has joined the company of skipper Healy (170 against England in the 2022 WC final and 129 against WI in the 2022 semifinal) and Karen Rolton (107* against India in the 2005 edition final) as the third Aussie to score a century in a 50-over World Cup knockout match.

At the age of 22 years and 195 days, she is the second-youngest Aussie to have a century in women's WC.

Coming to the match, Australia is well past the 220-run mark and three wickets down and will be aiming for a 300-plus score.

Teams: India Women (Playing XI): Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Amanjot Kaur, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh(w), Radha Yadav, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani, Renuka Singh Thakur Australia Women (Playing XI): Phoebe Litchfield, Alyssa Healy(w/c), Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Alana King, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Disappointing to see our bowlers struggling against her again. She averages 69 against India - that's just too high. Our team management should have prepared better plans for her. Hope our batters can chase whatever target they set! 💪
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Ananya R
Amazing talent! But let's not forget our own young stars like Shafali Verma who can match this firepower. This is why women's cricket is so exciting to watch these days. The future is bright! ✨
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David E
Watching from Sydney - what a special innings from Phoebe! But full credit to Indian fans for creating such an amazing atmosphere in Navi Mumbai. The passion for cricket in India is unmatched worldwide.
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Shreya B
️127.95 strike rate with 17 boundaries! That's some serious hitting. Our fielding could have been better though - dropped catches are costing us big time in crucial matches. Need to improve our ground fielding too.
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Vikram M
Great knock by the young Aussie, but the match isn't over yet! Our batting lineup is strong - Smriti, Harmanpreet, Jemimah can chase down any total. Have faith in our women in blue! 🇮🇳💙

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