Richa Ghosh Only Indian In ICC’s ‘Most Valuable Team’ Of Women’s T20 World Cup

Richa Ghosh, India’s wicket-keeper batter, has been named to the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Most Valuable Team of the Women’s T20 World Cup, which was revealed on Monday. The 19-year-old wicketkeeper and middle-order batter had a couple of subpar performances against Ireland in the group stages and Australia in the semi-finals, but three unbeaten knocks — 31 not out vs Pakistan, 44 not out vs West Indies, and 47 not out vs England — saw her finish the tournament with 136 runs.

The XI included four players from Australia, which won the trophy for the sixth time.

They are wicketkeeper-opener Alyssa Healy (189 runs at 47.25 and four dismissals), all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner (110 runs at 36.66 and 10 wickets at 12.50), Darcie Brown (seven wickets at 15.00) and Megan Schutt (seven wickets at 15.00). (10 wickets at 12.50).

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A panel of specialists selected the team, which included commentator and former West Indies player Ian Bishop and ex-Australian lady cricketer Melanie Jones, among 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 four 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; 12th player: Orla Prendergast (Ireland) 109 runs at 27.25 and 3 wickets at 26.00.

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