Litchfield set for Women's World Cup final after recovering from injury

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Australian batter Phoebe Litchfield is set to feature in the highly anticipated Women's Cricket World Cup final after overcoming a recent injury setback. Australia are also optimistic about the availability of veteran all-rounder Ellyse Perry for the marquee clash. England, their opponents in the final, are drawing on the experience of their 2017 World Cup triumph as they prepare for the high-stakes match. England captain Heather Knight indicated the team will lean on the confidence and lessons gained from that historic victory. The final promises to be a compelling contest between two of women's cricket's most successful nations.

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