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Women's T20 WC: 'I Tried To Score Off As Many As Possible,' Says Litchfield After Blazing Fifty Vs SA
T20 World Cup: Australia batter Phoebe Litchfield said an aggressive approach against South Africa's premier pace duo of Marizanne Kapp and Shabnim Ismail helped her produce a match-defining half-century in the team's Women's T20 World Cup 2026 opener at Emirates Old Trafford on Saturday.
Litchfield smashed 51 off just 24 deliveries, striking nine fours and a six, to lift Australia to 172/8 after the six-time champions suffered early setbacks against a disciplined South African bowling attack.
Explaining her approach, the left-hander said she felt it was important not to allow Kapp and Ismail to settle into their rhythm. "I think that's kind of how you have to play against two world-class bowlers in Marizanne Kapp and Shabnim Ismail. They were bowling in nice areas, and I couldn't let them bowl to me. So I tried to work them around and score off as many as possible and got a few away in the Power-play, which is always nice," Litchfield said after the innings break.
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