Australian rising star Phoebe Litchfield showcased an electrifying performance in today's Women's Cricket World Cup semi-final against India, reminiscent of Travis Head’s match-winning exploits against the same team in the Men's World Cup final two years prior.

The 22-year-old opener burst onto the scene, aggressively targeting the Indian bowlers with a rapid fifty, displaying the same bold intent and commanding authority that Head famously demonstrated in Ahmedabad. Her swift scoring rate placed significant pressure on the host nation's bowling unit, echoing the unrelenting assault that had previously disrupted the Indian Men’s team's rhythm in the 2023 final.

With a final berth at stake and the weight of a billion hopes resting on the opposition, Litchfield’s audacity was unmistakable.

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