Bhubaneswar: In a tense ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 clash at Visakhapatnam, Australia’s openers Alyssa Healy and Phoebe Litchfield have got off to a flying start after India posted a challenging total.
Australia won the toss and chose to field.
Match Snapshot
India 1st innings: 330 all out in 48.5 overs
Australia (chasing): 82/0 in 10.3 overs
India’s Batting Highlights
- Smriti Mandhana played a blazing 80 off 66 balls before being dismissed by Sophie Molineux.
- Pratika Rawal contributed a well-made 75 before falling to Annabel Sutherland.
- The two openers put together 155 for the first wicket.
- India lost 6 wickets for just 36 runs toward the end, hampering a full 50-over effort.
- Annabel Sutherland was the standout with the ball, registering figures of 5 for 40.
The Blunder
On the 4th ball of the 10th over, Amanjot Kaur had Litchfield in trouble with her flighted delivery — but Richa Ghosh, standing behind the stumps, failed to collect the ball cleanly and effect the stumping. The ball deflected off her gloves and Litchfield survived.
Australia’s Chase
Alyssa Healy is at 42 (26) and showing intent with aggressive strokeplay.
Phoebe Litchfield, unbeaten on 39 off 37, is steadying the start.
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