Richa Ghosh Reflects on India's ODI World Cup Triumph and T20I Performance

Richa Ghosh, the wicketkeeper-batter for Team India Women, reflects on the transformative impact of their ODI World Cup victory and her aggressive batting approach in the recent T20I against Sri Lanka. With a significant win in the series, Ghosh discusses the newfound recognition and support for the team, as well as her strategy to contribute effectively whenever given the chance. Discover more about her insights and the team's journey post-World Cup.

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 29, 2025, 10:10 IST

Richa Ghosh Discusses Life Post-World Cup Victory

Richa Ghosh, the wicketkeeper-batter for Team India Women, shared her thoughts on the team's recent ODI World Cup success and the subsequent changes in their lives. She also discussed her batting strategy during the fourth T20I against Sri Lanka, which turned out to be a high-scoring match.

In the fourth T20I held in Thiruvananthapuram, India Women successfully defended a massive total of 222, achieving a 30-run victory over Sri Lanka. This win secured a commanding 4-0 lead in the five-match series, with one game remaining. Ghosh played a pivotal role, contributing a brisk 40 runs off just 16 balls, including four boundaries and three sixes.

Impact of the World Cup Win

Entering the Sri Lanka series after their historic World Cup victory against South Africa, Richa noted that their lives have transformed significantly. During the post-match presentation, she expressed how the win has led to increased public recognition and support, with fans now celebrating players like Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh, and Shafali Verma.

"Life has undoubtedly changed since the World Cup victory. The joy is palpable, and we receive a warm reception wherever we go. People are becoming familiar with the players' names, which is a wonderful outcome of our success," she remarked.

"Winning the World Cup instills confidence for the next series, and this is evident in the entire team's performance," she added.

Richa's Aggressive Batting Strategy in the Fourth T20I

In the fourth T20I against Sri Lanka, Richa was elevated to the number three batting position, a shift from her usual number five spot. Embracing the role of an aggressor, she delivered a powerful performance, scoring 40 runs in just 16 balls.

Reflecting on her batting philosophy, she stated that her goal is to score runs and help the team finish strong whenever given the opportunity.

"Whenever I am promoted in the batting order, my aim is to score runs and ensure a solid finish for the team. The pitch was conducive for batting, and the ball was coming onto the bat well. While slower deliveries held up a bit, we executed our shot selection effectively and accumulated runs," Ghosh concluded.