Litchfield likely to miss three T20 World Cup matches for Australia

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Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Litchfield likely to miss three T20 World Cup matches for Australia
Summary

Opener Phoebe Litchfield is expected to be sidelined for Australia's next three matches in the Women's T20 World Cup due to a quad injury sustained while batting against South Africa. Litchfield scored 50 in Australia's opening victory over South Africa, which they won by 65 runs. All-rounder Ashleigh Gardner is also unavailable for the match against Bangladesh due to an ankle sprain. Grace Harris has stepped in for Litchfield, and seamer Megan Schutt has replaced Gardner. Australia will face the Netherlands on June 17 and Pakistan on June 20, aiming for Litchfield's return against India on June 28.

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  • Litchfield set to miss matches against the Netherlands and Pakistan.
  • Gardner is out due to an ankle injury.
  • Australia won their opening game against South Africa by 65 runs.
  • Grace Harris and Megan Schutt have been brought into the squad.
  • Litchfield may return for the final group match against India.
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Opener Phoebe Litchfield is expected to miss Australia's next three matches in the Women's T20 World Cup because of injury.

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