Thunder young gun, Phoebe Litchfield has today been named by Cricket Australia's National Selection Panel (NSP) for Australia’s CommBank T20 and One-Day International Series against the West Indies.
The back-to-back series will be played across Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne beginning with the first T20I at North Sydney Oval on Sunday, 1 October.
Litchfield, who made her T20I debut in December 2022, made her first ODI appearance earlier this year.
In July the 20-year-old scored her maiden ODI century, notching 106 not out against Ireland and was named Player of the Match.
The West Indies series is set to mark the first time the reigning world champions will be in action on home soil since the 2023 T20 World Cup triumph and Women’s Ashes retention.
All matches will be broadcast live on Seven, Fox Cricket, Kayo Sports and ABC Radio.
Australian Women’s T20I Squad
Alyssa Healy (Sydney Sixers/Sydney CC) – captain
Tahlia McGrath (Adelaide Strikers/Glenelg CC) – vice-captain
Darcie Brown (Adelaide Strikers/Northern Districts CC)
Ashleigh Gardner (Sydney Sixers/Bankstown CC)
Kim Garth (Melbourne Stars/Dandenong CC)
Grace Harris (Brisbane Heat/Western Suburbs CC)
Jess Jonassen (Brisbane Heat/Valley Districts CC)
Phoebe Litchfield (Sydney Thunder/Penrith CC)
Beth Mooney (Perth Scorchers/Sandgate-Redcliff CC)
Ellyse Perry (Sydney Sixers/Dandenong CC)
Megan Schutt (Adelaide Strikers/Sturt CC)
Annabel Sutherland (Melbourne Stars/Prahran CC)
Georgia Wareham (Melbourne Renegades/Essendon Maribyrnong Park CC)
Australian Women’s ODI Squad
Alyssa Healy (New South Wales/Sydney CC) – captain
Tahlia McGrath (South Australia/Glenelg CC) – vice-captain
Darcie Brown (South Australia/Northern Districts CC)
Ashleigh Gardner (New South Wales/Bankstown CC)
Kim Garth (Victoria/Dandenong CC)
Jess Jonassen (Queensland/Valleys CC)
Alana King (Western Australia/Midland Guildford CC)
Phoebe Litchfield (New South Wales/Penrith CC)
Beth Mooney (Western Australia/Sandgate-Redcliff CC)
Ellyse Perry (Victoria/Dandenong CC)
Megan Schutt (South Australia/Sturt CC)
Annabel Sutherland (Victoria/Prahran CC)
Georgia Wareham (Victoria/Essendon Maribyrnong Park CC)
CA’s Head of Performance (Women’s Cricket) and National Selector, Shawn Flegler said:
“We saw the depth of talent and flexibility within the squad which toured England and Ireland in the winter and as a result have selected similar squads for the upcoming series.
“Alyssa and Ellyse are on track in their return to play programs. Both are well placed to take part in Women’s National Cricket League matches later this month and are expected to be fully available for the upcoming international series.
“Alyssa embraced the added challenge of captaincy during the Ashes and will again lead the team in Meg’s absence. We’re fortunate to have plenty of international experience and strong leaders within the squad and know she will be well supported.
“Although currently unavailable for selection, Meg remains an integral part of our team and we’ll continue to support her throughout her return to play program.
CommBank T20I Series
Oct 1: Australia vs. West Indies | North Sydney Oval, Sydney
Oct 2: Australia vs. West Indies | North Sydney Oval, Sydney
Oct 5: Australia vs. West Indies | Allan Border Field, Brisbane
CommBank ODI Series
Oct 8: Australia vs. West Indies | Allan Border Field, Brisbane
Oct 12: Australia vs. West Indies | CitiPower Centre, Melbourne
Oct 14: Australia vs. West Indies | CitiPower Centre, Melbourne