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In the semi-finals of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, Australia’s young batsman Phoebe Litchfield created a new record by scoring a brilliant century. In this match played against India at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, he completed his century in 77 balls. This is the fastest century so far in Women’s World Cup knockout matches.
Delhi: In the semi-finals of the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, Australia’s young batsman Phoebe Litchfield created a new record by scoring a brilliant century. In this match played against India at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, he completed his century in 77 balls. This is the fastest century so far in Women’s World Cup knockout matches.
Lichfield made a record
This left-handed batsman hit 18 fours and 1 six in her innings. This was Lichfield’s third century in his ODI career, second against India and first in the current World Cup.
Australia had decided to bat first. The initial blow came early in the form of Alyssa Healy, but Lichfield formed a brilliant partnership with Elise Perry to put the team in a strong position.
This is Lichfield’s first century in the Women’s ODI World Cup. In the 36 ODI matches played so far, he has scored more than 1200 runs, the average is above 42 and he also has eight half-centuries in his name.
At the age of 22 years and 195 days, Lichfield has now become the youngest player to score a century in the Women’s World Cup knockout. She is also the second youngest player from Australia to achieve this feat.
Player who scored century in World Cup knockout matches for Australia
| player name | Run | opposition team | match | Year |
|---|
| Alyssa Healy | 170 | England | Final | 2022 |
| Alyssa Healy | 129 | west indies | semi final | 2022 |
| Karen Rolton | 107* | India | Final | 2005 |
| Phoebe Litchfield | 101* | India | semi final | 2025 |











