Litchfield’s blazing 81 powers Australia past India
A fearless chase, led by Phoboe Litchfield’s explosive strokeplay, gave Australia complete control in the closing overs.
Indian Women vs Australia Women
Australia Women has won the match by 9 wickets
Phoboe Litchfield produced a dazzling unbeaten-style assault at the top of the order as Australia Women chased down India Women’s 168-3 with nine wickets in hand, reaching 172-1 in 18.4 overs.
Named Player of the Match, Litchfield struck 81 from 40 balls, with four fours and six sixes. Her aggressive innings set the tone for Australia’s pursuit and ensured the required rate never became a serious concern.
Georgia Voll provided excellent support with a composed 79 from 62 balls, including seven fours and three sixes. Together, the Australian batters kept the chase on course after India posted a competitive total in their 20 overs.
Smriti Mandana was India’s leading contributor, scoring 82 from 51 deliveries with four fours and eight sixes. Her innings supplied the foundation for India’s total, but Australia’s disciplined chase proved too strong.
Sophie Molineux led Australia’s bowling effort with two wickets for 37 runs from three overs, while Annabella Sutherland claimed one wicket for 21 from her four overs. Shaifali Verma took Australia’s only wicket for India, finishing with one for 21 from two overs.