Young Australian opening batsman, Phoebe Lichfieldgave a sensational performance in high-stakes Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 Semi-final against India at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai. He scored a brilliant century and cemented his status as one of Australia’s rising batting stars. This innings was important after Australia lost their captain after winning the toss and batting first. Alyssa Healy Initially, a reconstruction partnership was required. Litchfield’s century was a mix of aggression and timing, achieving a remarkable feat in a knockout match.
Phoebe Litchfield’s record-breaking innings in the knockout against India in the Women’s World Cup 2025
Lichfield scored a brilliant century in the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 semi-final against India and demonstrated her ability to perform under immense pressure. This feat earned him the distinction of scoring the fastest century in a World Cup knockout match, reaching the three-figure mark in just 77 balls. The left-handed batsman’s innings was characterized by aggressive stroke play, which included a remarkable 18 fours and one six.
The century was Litchfield’s third WODI century overall in her career, and her first in the Women’s World Cup edition. The 22-year-old opening batsman achieved the feat with a fitting lofted drive, highlighting his confidence and positive intent from the start of his innings. He made an important century stand elise perry To stabilize the Australian innings after the early dismissal of captain Healy.
Litchfield’s performance in the semi-finals put him in an elite category among Australian batsmen in the ongoing tournament. She became the fourth Australian to register a three-figure score in the ongoing World Cup edition, joining established names Ashley Gardner, Healy and Beth Mooney,
Notably, this was Litchfield’s second WODI century against India, both centuries coming against the Women in Blue in Mumbai; His first century against India was scored at the Wankhede Stadium in 2024. In her career, the Australian batsman has played 36 WODI matches so far, where she has scored 1,200 runs at an impressive average of over 42. Her entire Women’s ODI career includes three centuries and eight half-centuries. The aggressive nature of his semi-final innings was evident, with 17 of his fours coming through shots lifted from the off side.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Bat Me Spring Part 2 💯 To Litchfield
– Shantanu Srivastava (@DaKingInDaNorff) 30 October 2025
Ian Bishop on commentary for Phoebe Lichfield’s Century – a masterclass in blending match action with diverse biographical details of the player.
Oops. One of the best century calls I have heard on TV or seen live in a men’s or women’s Cricket World Cup.#CWC25
– Anesha Ghosh (@ghsh_annesha) 30 October 2025
It was only a few years ago that Phoebe Lichfield experienced imposter syndrome after joining the Australian team as a teenager.
That feeling should now be well and truly gone. Sensational innings in the World Cup semi-finals. #CWC25 https://t.co/xh3y6PJwNX
– Scott Bailey (@ScottBaileyAAP) 30 October 2025
He completed his half-century in 45 balls, and has now scored the fastest century in ODI World Cup knockout history in just 77 balls!
Phoebe Litchfield is the princess who was promised.
– Behram Qazi 🇵🇰 🇨🇦 (@DeafMango) 30 October 2025
What acceleration by Litchfield. Great knock. Some inspired bowling is needed now – otherwise we will chase too high a target.
– Srinivas Hariharan (@srini_hariharan) 30 October 2025
Youngest player to score a century in Women’s World Cup Knockout:-
22 years 195 days – Phoebe Lichfield vs India, today
26 years 186 days – Laura Wolvaardt vs England, yesterday
28 years 134 days – Harmanpreet Kaur vs Australia, 2017#AUSvIND #CWC25-Rhitankar Bandyopadhyay (@_rhitankar_) 30 October 2025
Phoebe Litchfield is a scary player, she strikes in all directions and she’s just 22 years old.
– Sai (@akakrcb6) 30 October 2025
Phoebe Litchfield 💯
Century in World Cup semi-finals pic.twitter.com/6em3EN728i– RCBIAN Official (@RcbianOfficial) 30 October 2025
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Phoebe Lichfield registers her maiden World Cup century – also the fastest century in women’s CWC Knockout history!#INDWvAUSW #CWC25 pic.twitter.com/pNyuD1A1QR
– Vishal KR (@vishal_kr_31) 30 October 2025
Oh God! that smile !
Appreciation Tweet for Phoebe Litchfield! #CWC25 #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/BsSM4u9VcM
– AsliBCCIWomen (@AsliBCCIWomen) 30 October 2025
💯For Phoebe Elizabeth Susan Litchfield.
What a brilliant innings from the 22 year old player.#CWC25 #AUSvIND #WomensWorldCup #women pic.twitter.com/CCBl9f15KB
— • (@_shaddy29) 30 October 2025
Phoebe Lichfield creates a new record in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup#Cricket #CWC25 #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/6m0PhLkkwg
– WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) 30 October 2025
Lichfield puts Australia in a strong position against India
Australia Women are in a strong position in the second semi-final of the Women’s World Cup against India at the DY Patil Stadium. After electing to bat, Australia scored 187/2 in 28.4 overs, thanks to a brilliant 119 from Phoebe Litchfield, who has been in devastating form, with the score at 127.95. Ellyse Perry is providing valuable support with an unbeaten 46 as Australia look set to post a big total. However, India have struggled with timely wickets Kranti Gaur And Amanjot KaurBut Australia’s top order remains intact. with beth mooney Still present at the crease and Australia having a deep batting line-up, India look to have a tough task going forward in the latter half of the innings.
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