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Richa Ghosh: How India's Young Star Became Cricket's Most Feared Batter

Former Bengal cricketer Shreevats Goswami has showered praise on young wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh after her explosive performance in the Women's World Cup final. The 22-year-old from Siliguri played a crucial cameo of 34 runs from just 24 balls to help India post a competitive total. Ghosh made history by tying with West Indies star Deandra Dottin for the most sixes in a single Women's World Cup edition. Her tournament stats are equally impressive, having scored 235 runs at a strike rate over 133 while dominating the death overs phase.

Key Points: Shreevats Goswami Praises Richa Ghosh World Cup Performance

  • Scored crucial 34 off 24 balls in World Cup final against South Africa
  • Equaled Deandra Dottin's record for most sixes in Women's World Cup
  • Dominated death overs with 185 runs at 165.17 strike rate
  • Made 235 runs in debut tournament with impressive 133+ strike rate
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Richa Ghosh is well on her way to becoming one of most feared cricketers: Shreevats Goswami praises youngster

Former cricketer Shreevats Goswami hails Richa Ghosh as she equals World Cup sixes record and dominates death overs with explosive batting.

"Richa Ghosh is well on her way to becoming one of the most feared cricketers in world cricket, if she hasn't yet. Special talent! - Shreevats Goswami"

New Delhi, November 2

Former Bengal wicketkeeper-batter Shreevats Goswami heaped praise on India's young wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh after her fiery cameo in the Women's World Cup final against South Africa on Sunday.

The 22-year-old from Siliguri played a crucial role down the order, smashing 34 off 24 balls, including three boundaries and two sixes, to help India post a competitive total of 298/7 in their 50 overs at Navi Mumbai.

Taking to X, Goswami lauded the youngster, "Richa Ghosh is well on her way to becoming one of the most feared cricketers in world cricket, if she hasn't yet. Special talent!"

https://x.com/shreevats1/status/1984995832379379806

She made history, tying with West Indies star Deandra Dottin for most sixes in a single edition of the ICC Women's World Cup.

Now, Richa is levelled with Dottin and South Africa's Lizelle Lee (12) for joint-most sixes in a women's WC edition. Dottin's 12 sixes came in the 2013 edition, while Lizelle's 12 came in the 2017 edition.

During this tournament, Richa has been extremely prolific in the death overs phase from overs 41-50, scoring the most amount of runs, 185 at the best strike rate of 165.17 amongst all batters.

Richa's debut tournament has been sensational, having made 235 runs in eight innings at an average of 39.16, with a half-century, a knock of 94, which came against South Africa. Her strike rate has been over 133.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Shreevats Goswami is absolutely right! At just 22, Richa is breaking records and matching legends like Dottin. Her strike rate of 165+ in death overs is unbelievable! 🔥
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Ananya R
As a cricket fan from Siliguri, I'm so proud to see our local girl making waves internationally. She's proving that talent from smaller cities can shine on the world stage! 🌟
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Sarah B
While her batting is phenomenal, I hope she continues to work on her wicketkeeping skills too. A complete player will make her truly unstoppable in world cricket.
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Vikram M
That 34 off 24 in the final was crucial! She handled the pressure like a veteran. The way she clears the boundary reminds me of Dhoni in his prime. What a talent! 💪
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Kavya N
Most runs in death overs with best strike rate? That's not just talent, that's mental strength! Young Indian women are truly changing the face of cricket. So inspiring! 🎯

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