Women’s World Cup 2025: Richa Ghosh’s Stunning 94 Against South Africa. Richa Ghosh produced one of the best innings in Women’s World Cup history, blasting an incredible 94 runs off just 77 balls and dragging India back from the brink of collapse against South Africa.
When India was falling apart at 102/6, hope seemed lost. But the young wicketkeeper-batter played an extraordinary counter-attacking innings, getting India to a competitive total of 251 in 49.5 overs. The innings was full of 11 boundaries and 4 sixes, and Ghosh added aggressive intent with an exceptional level of poise when under pressure.
A Knock for the Ages
Ghosh and Sneh Rana forged a crucial 88-run partnership for the seventh wicket, which significantly shifted the game’s momentum in favour of India. With fearless shot-making, as well as an awareness of how to rotate the strike, Ghosh easily dealt with the South African bowlers who had previously dominated India’s top order.
Ghosh’s innings is being heralded as one of the best innings ever played in a Women’s World Cup. Ghosh finished with 94 runs after getting caught trying to clear the boundary at long-on in the 48th over.
Her impressive 94 is the greatest score by a batter at no. 8 or lower in the history of the Women’s World Cup—evidence of her ability to bat with strength and resilience. Cricket enthusiasts and experts have credited her with transforming a seemingly hopeless situation into a convincing comeback for India.
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As South Africa chases 252 runs, Ghosh’s innings has well and truly gone down in the folklore of World Cups—a brave innings that portrayed the fighting spirit of India.
