An explosive century from opener Phoebe Litchfield, along with a late-innings blitz from Ashleigh Gardner, propelled the formidable Australian women's team to a commanding total of 338 all out against hosts India in a thrilling ICC Women’s World Cup semi-final at the DY Patil Stadium.

After winning the toss and opting to bat, Australia bounced back from an early setback—the dismissal of captain Alyssa Healy (5)—thanks to a remarkable 155-run partnership between the aggressive Litchfield and the seasoned Ellyse Perry. Litchfield, showcasing exceptional maturity and power, smashed 119 runs off just 93 balls, including 17 fours and 3 sixes, before being bowled by a delivery from Amanjot Kaur. Perry provided stability in the middle overs with a solid 77 off 88 deliveries.

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