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Cricket World Player of the Week - Australia Women’s Phoebe Litchfield

Australia Women’s Phoebe Litchfield
Australia Women’s Phoebe Litchfield
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By Cricket World

After losing the only Test against India Women, earlier in December 2023, Australia Women hit back by winning the three match ODI series 3-0.

Phoebe Litchfield scored 260 runs at a strike rate of 83.33, including a century (119) in the 3rd ODI, 78 in the 1st ODI and 63 in the 2nd ODI.

In the first ODI, Jemimah Rodrigues (82) helped India set Australia a target of 283. Australia struggled early on when they lost Alyssa Healy for a duck. However, Litchfield crafted a confident 147-run stand with Ellyse Perry to set a strong foundation for Australia. They needed 113 at less than a run-a-ball when the opener fell for 78. Her knock included eight fours and a six. It won her the Player of the Match award.

In the second ODI, Litchfield was the top-scorer for her side on a tough wicket. She anchored the tourists with a solid 63, hitting six fours. This helped them get to 258/8. Richa Ghosh’s 96 nearly pulled off a win for India, but Australia kept their cool to take the game by three runs.

In the third ODI as well, top-scoring with what was only her second ODI hundred. The knock, which included 16 fours and a six, helped Australia post 338/7. This is their highest-ever total against India in Women's ODIs.

She topped the table with most runs in the ODI series and ensured that the Australia Women go home with some silverware.

 

Next on the schedule is the three match T20I series, which will be played at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai.

January 5: First T20I, DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai

January 7: Second T20I, DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai

January 9: Third T20I, DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai

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