T20 World Cup 2023: Richa Ghosh only Indian in team of tournament, four Australians included

Cape Town: Wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh was the only Indian to find a place in the ICC’s Most Valuable Team of Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 which was announced on Monday. Richa, 19, was the second-highest run-getter for India in the tournament as the team reached the semi-finals. Richa scored 136 runs from five matches at a strike rate of 131. Her scores of 31 not out vs Pakistan, 44 not out vs West Indies and 47 not out vs England played a big role in helping India reach the last-four stage. India’s World Cup campaign ended with a five-run defeat against Australia. The Most Valuable Team of Women’s T20 World Cup includes four from the champions Australia. They are wicketkeeper-opener Alyssa Healy, who scored 189 runs at 47.25 and effected four 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 team was chosen by a panel of experts, including commentator and former West Indies player Ian Bishop and ex-Australian woman 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. With PTI inputs Read all the  Latest News ,  Trending News ,  Cricket News ,  Bollywood News , India News  and  Entertainment News  here. Follow us on  Facebook,  Twitter and  Instagram.