Phoebe Litchfield immortalized a memorable early phase of her career with her very first ICC Women's World Cup century against India during the semifinal at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai. The left-handed opener reached the milestone in just 77 balls, with 17 fours and a six as Australia really punished India's bowling attack. The 22-year old was at her most composed and shot strategic, leading Australia to a good start despite the early exit of Alyssa Healy. Ellyse Perry was her partner as the pair guided Australia to a position of total dominance by putting on 157 runs for the first wicket in 24 overs. Litchfield's Record-Creating Knock Litchfield got to three figures off a four off a lofted drive over mid-off, dancing down the pitch to Shree Charani. The team leapt up from the dugout and stood as one to congratulate her; Perry also had time to share an embracing hug at the crease. The young batter raised her arms in front of the now-beaming audience, appreciated after a class act. She thus became the youngest player of all time to have ever scored a century in a knockout phase of a Women's World Cup at only 22 years and 195 days. She was then only the fourth Australian woman ever to achieve the landmark in World Cup knockout matches. Also Read | Why India and Australia Wear Black Armbands in Women's WC Semi-Final? Youngest and Among the Best Litchfield's innings joins a very short but elite list of Australian World Cup knockout hundreds: 170 - Alyssa Healy vs England (2022 Final, Christchurch) 129 - Alyssa Healy vs West Indies (2022 Semifinal, Wellington) 119 - Phoebe Litchfield vs India (2025 Semifinal, Mumbai) 107* - Karen Rolton vs India (2005 Final, Centurion) She is now the second youngest Australian to hit a century in Women's World Cup history and the youngest in a knockout stage. Her innings left streaks of grace, quick running between the wickets, and complete control over the bowlers. Post century, Litchfield unleashed flurry of boundaries, displaying her range of shots. However, the display lasted just for a while as Amanjot Kaur castled Litchfield to end her dream run at 119. With this knock setting the tone, Australia looked well on track towards a mammoth score as the semifinal progressed.