In a moment of pure athletic brilliance, Sneh Rana Made a jaw-dropping catch to dismiss Phoebe Lichfield during Indiais high-voltage women’s world cup 2025 struggle against Australia At the ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam. This brilliant effort happened on the second ball of the 12th over bowled by him. SricharaniAt the same time when Australia started chasing India’s huge first innings target.
Sneh Rana takes a brilliant catch to dismiss Phoebe Litchfield
Charani’s ball was bounced outside off, inviting Lichfield to play a reverse sweep. The Australian batsman timed it beautifully and for a moment it looked like it would go for four runs. But Rana, posted at the backward point, had a different plan. Moving quickly to her left, she stuck out both hands and somehow managed to catch the ball cleanly in mid-air.
It was a catch that was a mix of instinct, quick reaction and sheer courage. Rana surprised himself and threw the ball happily as his teammates ran out to celebrate. Lichfield, on the other hand, stood in disbelief, knowing she had mediated it perfectly, yet finding that her effort ended in dismissal.
This wicket came at a crucial juncture for India, as the Australian top order was looking to rebuild after the early defeat. Rana’s sensational catch not only boosted India’s energy on the field but also broke Australia’s surging momentum.
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Sneh Rana’s intense reaction to Phoebe Litchfield falling into Mr. Charani’s trap!
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Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal took India to a huge score
Young spinner Charani, who was applying pressure with his consistent lines, was rewarded for his tenacity. He hit a four on the very second ball of the over and sent Litchfield back to the pavilion. This wicket was a much-needed breakthrough, as India were looking for answers after Australia’s strong start.
Earlier in the day, India posted a strong score of 330 runs in 48.5 overs thanks to some brilliant innings. Smriti Mandhana And Pratika RawalMandhana, who reached the historic milestone of 5000 ODI runs, played a blistering 80 off 66 balls while debutant Raval impressed with a knock of 75. Their opening partnership of 155 runs laid the foundation for India’s huge score against a strong Australian attack.
The partnership between the two not only gave India a dream start but also ensured that the middle order got the freedom to play aggressively. Although the innings saw a late collapse, India’s top order ensured that the team had enough firepower to challenge the Australians.
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