‌IND-W vs AUS-W | Twitter stunned after Phoebe Litchfield creates moment of magic to complete a screamer in Wankhede

01/02/2024

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The cricket fields across the globe witness various epic moments manufactured by individuals or teams, and one such incident took place in the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday. Australian prodigy, Phoebe Litchfield was caught to pull off a spellbinding catch in the third ODI against India.

Having already sealed the ODI series, Australian captain Alyssa Healy’s decision to bat first after winning the toss paid dividends when the visitors piled up 338 runs in the first innings on the back of a magnificent 189-run opening stand between Phoebe Litchfield (119) and Alyssa Healy (82).

The Indian side was already reeling behind in the chase when half of their wickets fell within 20.3 overs with 98 runs on board. Subsequently, in a space of eleven deliveries, a moment of brilliance took centrestage that left the spectators stunned. Australian prodigy, Litchfield, pulled off a screamer inside the 25-yard circle reducing the Women in Blue to 102-6 in 22.2 overs.

On the second ball of the 23rd over, wrist spinner Alana King dished a flighted delivery outside the off stump, enticing Amanjot Kaur to play the lofted drive. The ball went quickly towards the short cover region where Litchfield timed a dive to her right to grasp the ball with firm hands. It was a difficult catch and the 20-year-old pounced onto it with a grab that left the audience and the broadcasters in awe.

The Twitterverse was quick to spot this moment of brilliance from the youngster and could not resist from pouring down their emotions.

Flying Phoebe

pic.twitter.com/PaIRRYKTIF
— Travis Head (@TravisHead8441) January 2, 2024

Brilliant day

Phoebe Litchfield having brilliant day

First 100 than in field

What a catch 😲💥😍💥#INDvsAUS
— Pawan Kumar 🇮🇳 (@Prince11R) January 2, 2024

One of the best

Phoebe Litchfield that is ridiculous. Might be the best catch I’ve ever seen
— Josh Robinson (@josh_rob1113) January 2, 2024

Sensational

Sensational Catch by Phoebe Litchfield#INDvAUS
— Abhimanyu (@abhimanyusrt) January 2, 2024

She did it before

On a day of dozen dropped catches, Phoebe Litchfield's catch of Jemimah Rodrigues was one of the key turning points of the match today

Phoebs making a difference wherever she can, she's literally everywhere#INDvAUS
— Mohit Shah (@mohit_shah17) December 30, 2023

Another stunning one

Phoebe Litchfield takes a stunning catch to dismiss Jemimah Rodrigues.

IND: 161-3 (34)#INDvAUS | #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/ghYz7lbD49
— Rajan pandit (@jaima7017) December 30, 2023

Catch of the year

#CricketTwitter #INDvAUS

There is an early contender for catch of the year! 😳

Sensational LITCHFIELDING. Phlying Phoebe is at it again. pic.twitter.com/dHX3SamcNn
— Vinayakk (@vinayakkm) January 2, 2024

Another brilliant one

It's a match Phoebe will remember forever. A couple of fielding "whoops" where the ball went through, then she takes another brilliant catch 👏#INDvsAUS
— 💧Stephanie Dempsey (@Stephanie85WAGY) January 2, 2024

Cracking the catch