India’s wicket-keeper batter Richa Ghosh has earned her a spot in ICC’s Most Valuable Team of the match
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India’s wicket-keeper batter Richa Ghosh’s exploits through the facet’s run to the semi-finals of the Women’s T20 World Cup in Cape Town have earned her a spot in ICC’s Most Valuable Team of the match introduced on Monday.
The 19-year-old wicket-keeper and middle-order batter had a pair of below-par scores in opposition to Ireland in the group phases and Australia in the semi-finals, however three unbeaten knocks — 31 not out vs Pakistan, 44 not out vs West Indies and 47 not out vs England — noticed her finish the match with 136 runs.
Four gamers from Australia, who lifted the trophy for a record-extending sixth time, determine in the XI.
They are wicketkeeper-opener Alyssa Healy, who scored 189 runs at 47.25 and effected 4 dismissals, all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner, who scored 110 runs at 36.66 and grabbed 10 wickets at 12.50, Darcie Brown (seven wickets at 15.00) and Megan Schutt (10 wickets at 12.50).
The workforce was chosen by a panel of specialists, together with commentator and former West Indies participant Ian Bishop and ex-Australian girl cricketer Melanie Jones, amongst others.
Most Valuable Team of the Women’s T20 World Cup (in batting order): Tazmin Brits (South Africa) 186 runs at 37.20; Alyssa Healy (wk) (Australia) 189 runs at 47.25 and 4 dismissals; Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa) 230 runs at 46.00; Nat Sciver-Brunt (c) (England) 216 runs at 72.00; Ashleigh Gardner (Australia) 110 runs at 36.66 and 10 wickets at 12.50; Richa Ghosh (India) 136 runs at 68.00; Sophie Ecclestone (England) 11 wickets at 7.54; Karishma Ramharack (West Indies) 5 wickets at 10.00; Shabnim Ismail (South Africa) 8 wickets at 16.12; Darcie Brown (Australia) 7 wickets at 15.00; Megan Schutt (Australia) 10 wickets at 12.50; twelfth participant: Orla Prendergast (Ireland) 109 runs at 27.25 and three wickets at 26.00.
