Richa Ghosh’s Batting Performance in Women’s World Cup: During an ICC Women’s World Cup match in Visakhapatnam, India’s Richa Ghosh delivered a notable batting performance against South Africa, scoring 94 runs from 77 balls. This innings established a new record for the highest individual score by a player batting at No. 8 or lower in women’s One Day International history. Ghosh entered the match with India facing a challenging position, and her contribution significantly accelerated the team’s scoring, particularly in the later stages. Following her arrival, India’s run rate improved from 2.3 runs per over (overs 21-30) to 3.9 runs per over (overs 31-40). In the final 10 overs, Ghosh contributed 58 runs off 33 balls, part of a 98-run surge that included 13 fours and 3 sixes, supported by Rana. She also benefited from reprieves by South African fielders during her innings. A former medium-pacer, Paul, commented on her natural power-hitting ability. Ghosh’s crucial innings was instrumental in guiding India to a competitive total.
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