Richa Ghosh’s Record-Breaking 94 Lights Up Women’s World Cup, Rescues India from Collapse

India’s third fixture in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 turned into a showcase of resilience and brilliance, thanks to wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh. Batting at No. 8, she delivered a masterclass in counterattack, lifting India from a precarious position to a fighting total in Visakhapatnam.

Key highlights:

- historic knock at No. 8  
  Richa Ghosh’s 94 is now the highest individual score by a batter at No. 8 or lower in Women’s World Cup history, surpassing Pooja Vastrakar’s 67 in 2022

- explosive stats  
  Her innings included 11 fours and 4 sixes, scored at a strike rate of 122.08. She reached her half-century in 53 balls and accelerated in the final overs

- crucial partnerships  
  She stitched a 51-run stand with Amanjot Kaur for the seventh wicket and an 88-run blitz with Sneh Rana for the ninth, turning the tide of the match

- fastest to 1000 ODI runs  
  Ghosh became the fastest Indian woman to reach 1000 ODI runs, achieving the milestone in just 1,010 balls

- match context  
  India was reeling at 102/6 in 26 overs after a middle-order collapse. Ghosh’s calm start and aggressive finish helped post 251 in 49.5 overs

- South Africa’s response  
  Despite Ghosh’s heroics, South Africa chased down the target, winning by three wickets. Nadine de Klerk’s unbeaten 84 and Laura Wolvaardt’s 70 sealed the win

- fan reactions  
  Social media erupted with praise, calling Ghosh’s innings one of the finest in World Cup history. Her fearless batting earned admiration from fans and pundits alike

- next challenge  
  India will face Australia on October 12, needing a win to stay in contention for the semifinals

Sources: MSN Sports, India Today, Firstpost, The Economic Times, Star Sports