Richa Ghosh delivered a performance for the ages in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, coming within a whisker of etching her name in the record books with a breathtaking 94-run knock against South Africa. Her explosive innings not only rescued India from the brink of collapse but also catapulted her past a significant personal milestone.
India’s innings against South Africa was on the verge of a complete meltdown. After a promising start, the top order crumbled spectacularly, leaving the team reeling at a precarious 102/6. The pressure was immense, and the hopes of posting a competitive total were fading fast .
Enter Richa Ghosh. The 21-year-old wicketkeeper-batter, known for her fearless approach, walked in at number 8 and played the innings of her life. In a display of remarkable composure and clean hitting, she smashed 94 runs off just 77 balls, a knock laced with 11 boundaries and four towering sixes .
Her counter-attacking brilliance completely shifted the momentum. She forged crucial partnerships, most notably with Sneh Rana, to guide India to a respectable total of 251/8 in their 50 overs . Ghosh’s innings was the definition of a game-changing performance, single-handedly dragging her team back into the contest.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Runs | 94 |
| Balls Faced | 77 |
| Strike Rate | 122.07 |
| Boundaries | 11 |
| Sixes | 4 |
This wasn’t just about saving the innings; it was a landmark moment in Ghosh’s career. Her 94-run effort pushed her past the 1,000-run mark in Women’s One Day Internationals (WODIs) . She became the 12th Indian woman to achieve this feat, and she did it in style, reaching the milestone in her 46th match .
Reports even suggest she is the fastest Indian woman to reach 1,000 ODI runs, having done so in just 1,010 balls . This incredible knock has firmly established her as one of the most vital and explosive players in the Indian middle order.
For a team that has sometimes struggled for consistency in the middle overs, Ghosh’s emergence as a reliable and explosive finisher is a massive boost. Her ability to thrive under pressure, as seen in this match, provides India with a potent weapon in their quest for World Cup glory .
While her dismissal just six runs short of a well-deserved century was a heartbreak for fans , the sheer impact of her innings cannot be overstated. It showcased the depth and fighting spirit of the Indian squad, led by Harmanpreet Kaur .
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