### Australia Dominates India in Women's World Cup Semifinal with Historic Performance In a thrilling ICC Women's World Cup semifinal held on October 30, 2025, Australia set a formidable target of 339 runs against India, largely thanks to a record-breaking century from opener Phoebe Litchfield. The match took place at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, where Australia, after winning the toss, opted to bat first. Litchfield's explosive innings of 119 runs off just 93 balls, complemented by significant contributions from Ellyse Perry (77 runs) and Ashleigh Gardner (63 runs), propelled Australia to a total of 338 all out in 49.5 overs. This performance not only showcased Australia's batting prowess but also marked Litchfield as the youngest player to score a century in a Women's World Cup knockout match, achieving the milestone in just 77 balls [https://www.sportstiger.com/cricket-news/womens-world-cup-2025-phoebe-litchfield-shines-with-119-run-knock-in-aus-w-vs-ind-w-semi-final]. ### Breakdown of the Match Dynamics 1. **Australia's Batting Performance** - Phoebe Litchfield's innings included 17 fours and 3 sixes, establishing her as a key player in the match [https://www.rediff.com/cricket/report/aus-opener-litchfield-makes-history-at-womens-wc/20251030.htm]. - Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner provided solid support, with Perry scoring 77 runs and Gardner contributing 63 runs [https://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/articles/womens_world_cup_litchfield_perry_and_gardner_guide_australia_to_338_in_semis/s1_17725_42987010]. 2. **India's Bowling Struggles** - Despite early breakthroughs, including the dismissal of Alyssa Healy for just 5 runs, India's bowlers struggled to contain the Australian batting lineup [https://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/articles/ind_vs_aus_womens_world_cup_2025_2nd_semi_final_phoebe_litchfield_scores_the_fastest_hundred_in_a_knockout_match/s1_17727_42986678]. - Shree Charani and Deepti Sharma were the standout bowlers for India, each taking two wickets, but their efforts were not enough to prevent Australia from posting a high total [https://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/articles/ind_vs_aus_womens_world_cup_2025_2nd_semi_final_india_bowl_out_australia_for_338_in_495_overs/s1_17727_42986962]. 3. **India's Chase** - In response, India faced immediate pressure, losing both openers early in the powerplay, which set a challenging tone for their innings [https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/ind-vs-aus-womens-world-cup-2025-semifinal-live-cricket-score-india-vs-australia-live-updates-harmanpreet-kaur-shafali-verma-alyssa-healy-navi-mumbai-1015055]. - Amanjot Kaur later highlighted a turning point in the match, noting that India had anticipated a chase of around 380 runs, which shifted their strategy after Litchfield's wicket [https://www.sportsyaari.com/cricket/we-were-expecting-380-amanjot-kaur-reveals-turning-point-in-indias-semifinal-win-over-australia-6927]. ### Key Statistics and Records - **Phoebe Litchfield's Performance:** - Runs: 119 off 93 balls - Fours: 17 - Sixes: 3 - Fastest century in a Women's World Cup knockout match: 77 balls [https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/phoebe-litchfield-shatters-women-s-world-cup-knockouts-record-slams-77-ball-century-against-india-in-semis-2025-10-30-1015119]. - **Australia's Total:** - Final Score: 338 all out in 49.5 overs - Key partnerships: Litchfield and Perry (155 runs for the second wicket) [https://www.yardbarker.com/cricket/articles/womens_world_cup_litchfield_perry_and_gardner_guide_australia_to_338_in_semis/s1_17725_42987010]. ### Conclusion: A Historic Semifinal **Australia's commanding performance in the semifinal against India not only secured their place in the final but also highlighted the emergence of Phoebe Litchfield as a future star in women's cricket.** The match showcased the depth of talent in the Australian squad and set the stage for an exciting final against South Africa, who had previously defeated England [https://www.24newshd.tv/30-Oct-2025/litchfield-ton-guides-australia-338-world-cup-semis]. 1. Australia set a high target of 339 runs, led by Litchfield's historic century. 2. India's bowling struggled to contain the Australian batting lineup. 3. The match concluded with India facing significant challenges in their chase, leading to their defeat. This semifinal not only marked a significant moment in the tournament but also underscored the evolving landscape of women's cricket, with young talents like Litchfield making their mark on the world stage [https://www.thehawk.in/news/sports/womens-world-cup-litchfield-perry-and-gardner-guide-australia-to-338-in-semis].