Phoebe Litchfield Powers Australia To Record 338 In Women’s World Cup Semifinal

Australia Women set a new record for the highest total in a Women's ODI World Cup semifinal by scoring 338 runs against India at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. The innings was anchored by Phoebe Litchfield's blistering 119 off 93 balls, which was the fastest century in Women's World Cup knockouts, supported by Ellyse Perry's steady 77 and Ashleigh Gardner's explosive 63. The 155-run partnership between Litchfield and Perry was pivotal in building the foundation for Australia's commanding total, which surpassed the previous semifinal record of 319 set by South Africa. Despite early dismissal of opener Alyssa Healy, Australia's batting depth and aggressive middle-order hitting dismantled the Indian bowling attack, with Shree Charani and Deepti Sharma being the notable wicket-takers for India. Australia’s total sets a challenging target for India, who now face the highest run chase in Women's ODI history to reach the final. This performance underscores Australia's dominance and strategic batting approach in crucial World Cup moments.