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Phoebe Litchfield, in a stunning display of batting prowess, secured her second one-day international century, in the 3rd WODI against India at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. After noteworthy performances in the Litchfield continued her fine form, crafting a splendid innings of 119 from 125 deliveries. Her impeccable timing and composure were evident as she led the Australian charge against India, helping the visitors post 338/7 in thei♑r 50🎉 overs after opting to bat first in the final game.
Phoebe Litchfield’s record-breaking opening stand with Alyssa Healy
Litchfield’s innings was complemented by a record-breaking 189-run opening partnership against India Women with captain Healy, who had faced a recent streak of low scores, found her rhythm with a resilient knock of 82 off 85 balls. The dynamic duo set the stage for Australia’s formidable total, posing a significant challenge for the Indian bowling attack.
India’s fightback and Litchfield’s resilience
Despite the strong start, India mounted a comeback by dismissing Healy and claiming three more wickets, red🌌ucing Australia from 189/1 to 216/4. In the face of mounting pressure, Litchfield exhibited remarkable resilience, holding her nerve as wickets fell at the other end. Her ability to anchor the innings and reach the century in modest fashion showcased her maturity at the crease.
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Late flourish takes Australia close to 340
With Litchfield’s departure, Australia faced a critical juncture, but a strong cameo from players like Ashleigh Gardener, Annabel Sutherland and Alana King propelled the team beyond the 300-mark. The late flourish in the innings elevated Australia’s total, bringing them close to the 340 runs mark.
Daunting task ahead of Team India
For India, Sheryanka Patil emerged as the most successful bowler, picking three wickets, while Amanjot Kaur grabbed two. Australia already hold a commanding 2-0 lead in the series. To prevent a whitewash, India will need to chase the challenging target of꧂ 339.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
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Ph𓆉oebe Litchfield is going to score an obscene amount of runs ove🍎r the next 15 years.
— Daniel Cherny (@DanielCherny)
Phoebe Litchfield is an abs💝olute pleasure to watc💃h
— Isa Guha (@isaguha)
Phoebe Litchfi🧔eld scoreꦯd her 2nd ODI Hundred in 3rd ODI vs India
She has 2 Hundred🦋s and 4 Fifties in just 13 ODI innings
Super star in making
— Don Cricket 🏏 (@doncricket_)
Shreyanka Patil is here to stay 👏🏻
— Dodda Ganesh | ದೊಡ್ಡ ಗಣೇಶ್ (@doddaganesha)🌠
Two games back to back⛎ where India started poorly (on different levels), came back into the game, and then lost all the gained advantage in the last few overs. .
— Kartik O 🏏⚽🔗 (@KOCricket528)
Phoebe Litchfield gets a century and Shrꩵeyanka Patil gets a threefer that includes the wickets of Beth Mooꦉney, Tahlia McGrath and Ashleigh Gardner.
Just one innings in and I am already h🉐appy with this ODI. H🌼ope India can pull off this steep chase!
— Darshan Senthil (@dagiroxforever7)
Not Kohli, Not Smiꦗth, Not Rohit, Not Warner, Not Babar.
The first century of 2024 is scored by Phoebe Litchfi🌄eld.
— Classic Mojito (@classic_mojito)
India need 339 runs to win the 3rd ODI 🏏
— WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ)
The Aussies finish with 338/7.
This is Australia's highest total against India in women's ODIs. It beats their previous best of 328/7 which they scored in Vadodara in 2018. Look at the Aussie side then.
Photo: /18 March, 2018
— Lavanya 🎙️🎥👩🏻💻 (@lav_narayanan)
Innings Break!
Australia post 338/7 on the board.
3⃣ wickets for
2⃣ wickets for Amanjot Kaur
1⃣ wicket each for &Over to our batters now 👍 👍
Scorecard ▶️ | |
— BCCI Women (@BCCIWomen)
Another brilliant finish from Alana King who smacks 26 off 14 to power us to a huge total after Phoebe Litchfield's stunning hundred!
Scorecard:
— Australian Women's Cricket Team 🏏 (@AusWomenCricket)
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