Richa Ghosh Makes history: The role of wicketkeeper-batsman has always been important in women’s cricket. When a female wicketkeeper-batsman scores 1000+ runs in a fast format like T20I, it proves her hard work. In which on 1 July, a name from the Indian women’s team has been registered in the list of those who have completed 1000+ runs in T20I cricket. She is none other than Indian women’s team’s wicketkeeper-batsman Richa Ghosh. Because of this, Richa Ghosh Became the 1st Indian wicketkeeper-batsman to complete 1000+ runs in T20I cricket.
Richa Ghosh Makes History: 1000+ T20I Runs As A Women’s Wicketkeeper
Total runs: 1,029 runs (as of July 2025)
Average: 27.81
Strike rate: 143.11
Fifties: 2
Centuries: 0
Best score: 64*
Richa Ghosh of the Indian women’s team has shown her good performance in a very short time with her aggressive batting style. She has often scored very fast runs in difficult situations for the team and has handled her team. Her strike rate is more than 130, which shows how explosive a wicketkeeper batsman she is.
Richa Ghosh’s Role As A Wicketkeeper And A Brilliant Finisher
Richa Ghosh is known as a brilliant finisher in the Indian team. She is an expert in hitting big shots in the last overs of the match. Richa Ghosh has not only batted but also in wicketkeeping, this female cricketer has shown her best performance by taking many brilliant stumpings and catches. Richa Ghosh’s fast reflexes and smart movement are her biggest strengths.
Why Is This Achievement Special For Richa Ghosh?
In a fast format like T20I, wicketkeeper-batsmen get a chance to play very few balls in a match, because most of the time they come in the middle order of the match. In such a situation, crossing the 1000 run mark in T20I proves to be a big achievement. Richa Ghosh achieved this milestone with her explosive batting and brought glory to her India.
List Of Women Wicketkeeper Batsmen Who Scored 1000+ Runs In T20I:
1. Richa Ghosh (India)
2. Alyssa Healy (Australia)
3. Beth Mooney (Australia)
4. Amy Jones (England)
5. Sarah Taylor (England)
6. Rachel Priest (New Zealand)
7. Nigar Sultana Joty (Bangladesh)
