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Teenage Phenom Phoebe Litchfield Stuns with World Cup Heroics
30 Oct
Summary
- Phoebe Litchfield, 22, hits century in Women's World Cup semifinal
- Youngest batter to score a ton in a World Cup knockout game
- Seen as centerpiece of Australia's batting future
In October 2025, 22-year-old Phoebe Litchfield etched her name in the record books by becoming the youngest batter to hit a century in a Women's World Cup knockout match. Playing in the semifinal against India at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, Litchfield scored a stunning 93-ball 119, leading Australia to a dominant victory.
Litchfield's rise to stardom has been meteoric. Just six years ago, a viral video of the then-16-year-old's impressive batting skills in the nets had captivated the cricketing world. Since then, she has gone on to make her debut in the Women's Big Bash League and the Australian national team, quickly establishing herself as a key figure in the Aussies' batting lineup.
Now, Litchfield is seen as the centerpiece of Australia's batting future. Her comfort against spin bowling, using sweeps and reverse sweeps to devastating effect, has made her a formidable opponent. With two ODI centuries already under her belt, the young phenom is poised to lead her country to greater heights in the years to come.
