Phoebe Litchfield’s exceptional one-handed catch against Jemimah Rodrigues turned the tide in the INDW vs AUSW 2nd ODI, marking a pivotal moment for Australia in the field at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

During the second ODI between India Women and Australia Women, a defining moment occurred when Phoebe Litchfield took an exceptional catch at covers, dismissing Jemimah Rodrigues, who had scored 44 runs off 55 balls. The match, held at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, saw Team India chasing a 259-run target to level the series 1-1 with one game remaining.

In the 34th over, Rodrigues attempted a lofted shot off Georgia Wareham’s delivery but mistimed it, allowing Litchfield to dive and grab a stunning catch. This crucial breakthrough ended the 88-run partnership between Richa Ghosh and Rodrigues, swinging the momentum back to Australia.

The match had seen dropped catches from both sides, with Australia accounting for three and India for seven during their respective innings.

Last Updated on December 30, 2023

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