Young wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh was the lone Indian among nine
players shortlisted for the Women’s T20 World Cup Player of the Tournament.
India made a semifinal exit with a heartbreaking five-run loss against
five-time champions Australia in Cape Town on Thursday. The 19-year-old’s
shone in her role as a finisher in South Africa. She smashed two scores in
the 40s including an unbeaten 47 against England that took her side to
within sight of victory.Richa was only dismissed twice from five innings at the tournament and
scored at a strike-rate greater than 130 that further displayed her
attacking prowess.
players shortlisted for the Women’s T20 World Cup Player of the Tournament.
India made a semifinal exit with a heartbreaking five-run loss against
five-time champions Australia in Cape Town on Thursday. The 19-year-old’s
shone in her role as a finisher in South Africa. She smashed two scores in
the 40s including an unbeaten 47 against England that took her side to
within sight of victory.Richa was only dismissed twice from five innings at the tournament and
scored at a strike-rate greater than 130 that further displayed her
attacking prowess.
Overall she finished with 168 runs at an average of 68. Behind the stumps
also she impressed with her agility and took a screamer to dismiss English
opener Danni Wyatt.
Players from Australia dominate the ICC shortlist with three from the
reigning champions, followed by two from England and South Africa. India
and the West Indies have one each.
Skipper Meg Lanning , wicket-keeper batter Alyssa Healy and all-rounder
Ash Gardner were the Australians in the list.
