Litchfield Blitz Steers Australia Women Past India in a High-Scoring Thriller

Australia Women held their nerve in a thrilling run chase, reaching 191-4 in 19.5 overs to overhaul India Women’s imposing 187-7 in a contest packed with power hitting. Jemimah Rodrigues was the standout performer for India Women, producing a magnificent 104 from 57 balls. Her innings featured eight fours and 10 sixes, driving India’s total deep into competitive territory and keeping the pressure firmly on Australia’s bowlers. Australia Women responded with a decisive burst at the top. Player of the Match Phoboe Litchfield smashed 60 from 32 balls, striking three fours and six sixes, while Ellyse Perry added a rapid 50 from 26 deliveries with six fours and three sixes. Their aggressive contributions kept the chase ahead of the required rate. Lucy was Australia Women’s most successful bowler, claiming 4-37 from her four overs. India Women found breakthroughs through Deepti Sharma, who took 2-17 from two overs, and Shree Charani, who returned 2-22 in four overs, but Australia Women’s batting depth proved decisive in the closing stages.