Richa Ghosh solely Indian in Women’s T20 World Cup Player of the Tournament shortlist

Young wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh was the lone Indian amongst 9 gamers shortlisted for the Women’s T20 World Cup Player of the Tournament.

India made a semifinal exit with a heartbreaking five-run loss in opposition to five-time champions Australia in Cape Town on Thursday.

The 19-year-old’s shone in her position as a finisher in South Africa.

She smashed two scores within the 40s together with an unbeaten 47 in opposition to England that took her aspect to close by of victory.

Richa was solely dismissed twice from 5 innings on the match and scored at a strike-rate higher than 130 that additional displayed her attacking prowess.

Overall she completed with 168 runs at a median of 68. Behind the stumps additionally she impressed along with her agility and took a screamer to dismiss English opener Danni Wyatt.

Players from Australia dominate the ICC shortlist with three from the reigning champions, adopted by two from England and South Africa. India and the West Indies have one every.

Skipper Meg Lanning (139 runs, common 69.50), wicket-keeper batter Alyssa Healy (171 runs, common 57) and all-rounder Ash Gardner (81 runs and 9 wickets) had been the Australians within the checklist.

All-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt (216 runs, common 72) and spinner Sophie Ecclestone, who completed with 11 wickets with a tidy economic system of 4.15 had been picked from England.

The two from South Africa had been Laura Wolvaardt, who performed a key position in taking the staff to the ultimate, and opener Tazmin Brits.

Brits saved her greatest efficiency for when it mattered most with a classy 68 in opposition to England within the semifinal on Friday.

West Indies skipper Hayley Matthews, who dished out a sensational all-round present with 130 runs and 4 wickets, accomplished the checklist.