Nationality: India
Position: Wicketkeeper
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Fast Medium
Date of Birth: 2003-09-28 Age: 21
Richa Ghosh, born on 28th September 2003 in India, is a beacon of the new generation of cricketers who bring with them a tempest of talent and unwavering spirit. From a tender age, Richa was enveloped by the game of cricket, her passion fuelled by the cricket fever that grips India. It was her nimble footwork behind the stumps and a keen eye for dismissal that earned her early recognition in local circuits. As a right-handed batter and a dexterous wicketkeeper, Richa knew very early that she harboured the skill set to catapult her onto the national stage.
Her rise to prominence was meteoric. After honing her craft in domestic leagues, Richa debuted for the Indian Women's national team and quickly cemented her place as an indomitable presence on the field. Her international debut was a testament to her skill and perseverance, with her keeping skills drawing comparisons to legends of the game. Richa’s fearless approach was most vividly on display during the Women's T20 World Cup, where her gloves effortlessly hooked catches out of thin air and her bat spoke the language of aggression.
Major achievements have not eluded Richa. She played a pivotal role in India’s campaign during the women's series against formidable opponents, showcasing a blend of classical and explosive cricket that consistently put her in the spotlight. The crowning moment was her contribution to India’s riveting victories against arch-rivals, Australia. In one particularly memorable encounter, she not only saved crucial runs but also produced an innings that left fans and critics equally mesmerised.
Richa’s playing style is marked by assertive right-hand batting, often taking calculated risks that have on multiple occasions turned matches in India's favour. Though primarily celebrated for her wicketkeeping, when handed the ball, her right-arm fast-medium deliveries have effectively broken budding partnerships on tricky pitches. Her signature moments are not just etched in statistics but also in the hearts of fans who have watched her snatch victories from near clutches of defeat.
As she continues to evolve, Richa Ghosh remains a transformative figure in cricket. Her capacity to seize control of a game from behind the stumps, coupled with her dynamic batting prowess, has made her an indispensable figure in the Indian squad. To many young aspiring cricketers, she stands as a testament to the power of talent combined with relentless determination. With years ahead of her, the world eagerly awaits the new milestones she will undoubtedly set.
Batting Stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 59 | 53 | 14 | 1034 | 64 | 19.51 | 732 | 141.26 | 0 | 2 | 37 | 114 |
| T20 | 44 | 43 | 9 | 817 | 69 | 19.00 | 621 | 131.56 | 0 | 4 | 35 | 90 |
| ODI | 31 | 31 | 7 | 690 | 96 | 22.26 | 747 | 92.37 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 77 |
| 100-Ball | 11 | 10 | 0 | 169 | 41 | 16.90 | 157 | 107.64 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 18 |
| 4day | 1 | 2 | 0 | 65 | 52 | 32.50 | 136 | 47.79 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| FC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 86 | 86 | 86.00 | 90 | 95.56 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 |
| Test | 1 | 1 | 0 | 86 | 86 | 86.00 | 90 | 95.56 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 |
Bowling Stats
| Format | Mat | Inns | Wkts | Runs | Overs | Ave | Econ | Wide | NoBall | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1 | - | 9.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100-Ball | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4day | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Test | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last updated: 2025-04-15
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