Richa Ghosh sets record with his fifty against West Indies in 3rd WT20I

In a remarkable display of power and skill, Richa Ghosh etched his name into the annals of cricket history on 19 December. During the third and final T20I against the West Indies at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, the young wicketkeeper-batsman achieved an impressive feat by scoring a half-century in just 18 balls. This incredible performance not only showcased her immense talent but also contributed to India’s highest total in women’s T20Is.

A fiery start from India after an early strike

The match started with West Indies winning the toss and electing to bat first. The Indian innings got off to a rocky start when Uma Chetry he was dismissed for a duck in the first over. However, Captain Smriti Mandhana he quickly steadied the ship, launching an aggressive counterattack. Mandhana’s opening knock of 77 runs off 47 balls set the tone for what was to come. Her explosive batting included 13 fours and a six, as she and Jemimah Rodrigues put together a formidable partnership of 98 runs in just 55 balls, propelling India towards a daunting total.

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Richa Ghosh’s record blitz

After Mandhana’s departure, Ghosh entered the fray with a clear intention to dominate. He wasted no time in making his mark, hitting a six off his first ball against Deandra Dottin. Ghosh’s innings was sensational; she scored 54 runs off just 21 balls, hitting three fours and five sixes. Her aggressive approach not only helped her reach her fifty in record time but also ensured that India posted an imposing total of 217 runs. for 4 ports.

Ghosh’s strike rate of 257.14 is now the highest for an Indian woman in a T20I innings where at least 50 runs were scored, further highlighting her explosive capabilities at the crease. When he reached his fifty with a powerful six in the final, he joined New Zealand’s Sophie Devine and Australia Phoebe Litchfield as joint record holder of fastest fifty in women’s T20Is.

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India set new benchmarks in the series decider

India’s total of 217/4 not only surpassed their previous highest score of 201/5 against the United Arab Emirates earlier this year, but also marked a new milestone in women’s T20I cricket. The team’s performance was characterized by aggressive batting and strategic partnerships, with contributions from Rodrigues (39 out of 28) and Raghvi Bust (31 * from 22) rounding off a formidable batting line-up.

The match was not just about individual brilliance; it also reflected India’s growing dominance in women’s cricket. With this win, India showed their ability to perform under pressure, especially after their disappointing performance in the second T20I where they failed to manage a competitive score.

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This article was first published in WomenCricket.coma Cricket time company