 "These 4 cricketers can make India world champions, read details about their contribution to Indian women’s cricket")
India have reached the semifinals of the Women’s ODI World Cup for the fifth time. The Indian women’s team finished the league round at the fourth position. The team will now face seven-time champions Australia on October 30.
In this news, know about the four players who made India world champions…
Player 1: Smriti Mandhana
Smriti Mandhana, the highest run scorer of the tournament, has been in excellent form in 2025. He has scored 1293 runs at an average of 64.65, including five centuries and five fifties. Against Australia, he has scored two centuries and two fifties in the last four matches this year. Now, India will face Australia again in the semi-finals. If Mandhana provides a good start, the team can hope to reach the final.
What role does she play?
This left-handed batsman is responsible for opening the innings. Smriti played this role very well. He scored more than 20 runs in all innings except the first match. Apart from this, he also shared four 50-plus opening partnerships.
2. Richa Ghosh
Bengal’s 22-year-old batsman Richa has scored 175 runs in six matches. She bats at an average of 43.75 and a strike rate of 128.67. She was not out twice. Richa scored a half-century of 94 runs against South Africa in Vizag. Apart from this, he also took two catches behind the wicket.
What role does she play?
Wicketkeeper-batsman Richa Ghosh was assigned the batting role at the finisher position. Richa’s job is to play big shots in the last 10-15 overs to increase India’s score quickly. He has done this job well throughout his career, but has not had the chance to play many innings in the tournament.
3. Deepti Sharma
The left-arm all-rounder from Agra contributed in the tournament with both bat and ball. The 28-year-old batted in five of the seven matches. He scored 133 runs with two fifties. Apart from this, he also took 15 wickets in bowling. She is tied with Australia’s Annabelle Sutherland for the highest wicket-taker in the tournament.
What role does she play?
Deepti is responsible for middle-order batting and spin bowling. Deepti lived up to expectations on both fronts. She has been scoring crucial runs in the middle-order along with Richa Ghosh and also provides wickets for the team when required.
4. Shri Charni
Shri Charni of Andhra Pradesh is India’s second most successful bowler in this tournament. He has taken 11 wickets in 7 matches. He gave away runs at an economy rate of just 4.91. In the group stage match against Australia, he took 3 wickets for just 41 runs. If he got support from the other end, Team India could have won.
What role does she play?
He bowled brilliantly in the group stage against Australia. The Indian team was defending the target of 331 runs. In this match, Mr Charney dismissed Australian captain Alyssa Healy, opener Phoebe Lichfield and Annabel Sutherland.