Phoebe Litchfield ruled out of final ODI against Bangladesh with hip strain
Phoebe Litchfield misses the final ODI against Bangladesh due to a hip strain, with Beth Mooney set to open in her 100th one-day international.
Australia opener Phoebe Litchfield will miss the final one-day international against Bangladesh with a low-grade hip muscle strain. Beth Mooney will open the batting in her 100th ODI after Litchfield suffered the injury during her 71 in the second match.
Nicola Carey comes into the XI for her first match of the series, with Grace Harris added to the squad as cover. Australia have a 12-player squad available following earlier injuries to Sophie Molineux and Lucy Hamilton. The team is seeking a series sweep after winning the first two ODIs by seven and nine wickets respectively.
Litchfield's availability for the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand starting Sunday remains under an injury cloud. Bangladesh made three changes to their XI, with Murshida Khatun, Sultana Khatun and debutant Disha Biswas replacing Marufa Akter, Nahida Akter and Fargana Hoque Pinky.
CricHubb Take
Litchfield's absence tests Australia's depth at the top of the order just before a T20I series against a stronger opponent. The quick turnaround means any lingering effects could influence selections across both formats.