The hosts India Women are taking on South Africa in the ongoing final of the 2025 Women’s Cricket World Cup at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. In a big final, the Women in Blue batted first after losing
the toss and posted 298 runs for the loss of seven wickets in their 50 overs. For India, Shafali Verma turned out to be a top scorer with her knock of 87 runs off 78 balls, while Deepti Sharma scored a run-a-ball 58 runs.
Opening batter Smriti Mandhana also contributed with 45 runs off 58 balls. Apart from that, Richa Ghosh turned out to be an impactful player with her quickfire 34 runs off 24 balls. Ghosh smashed three fours and two sixes and helped the Indian Women’s team to get near the total of almost 300 runs.
Richa Ghosh’s contribution in 2025 Women’s World Cup
Richa Ghosh has been a silent performer for India in the ongoing Women’s World Cup and played impactful knocks throughout the tournament. The right-hander has amassed 235 runs from eight matches in this tournament at an average of 39.17 and a strike rate of 133.52. After her another impactful knock in the final, the fans came up with different reaction on social media heaping praise on star Indian batter.
Talking about the match, India Women have posted 298/7 in their 50 overs and South Africa Women now need to 299 runs to win the World Cup.
