Archive · 4 Nov 2025
Siliguri Celebrates Richa Ghosh's Historic World Cup Win
A young cricketer named Richa Ghosh from a town called Siliguri has helped her country, India, win the Women's World Cup for the very first time!
She is a wicketkeeper and batter, and she played really well in the final match against South Africa.
Everyone in her hometown is super proud and excited.
They are planning a big welcome party for her when she comes back home.
Richa started playing cricket when she was very young, playing with boys, and she was always brave and tough.
Now, she's an inspiration to all the young boys and girls in Siliguri who dream of playing for India.
Richa Ghosh, from Siliguri, is being celebrated for her role in India's first ICC Women's World Cup victory.
India defeated South Africa by 52 runs in the final held at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.
Richa is the first person from Bengal, male or female, to be part of a World Cup-winning team.
Siliguri is planning a grand homecoming and civic reception for the 22-year-old wicketkeeper-batter.
Her coaches and father recall her early dedication and fearlessness, highlighting her journey from a young age playing with boys.
- Who
- Siliguri's own Richa Ghosh and the Indian women's cricket team
- What
- Celebrating Richa Ghosh's role in India's historic ICC Women's World Cup victory and planning a grand homecoming for her.
- When
- Monday (November 2, 2025) after the World Cup final, with homecoming plans underway.
- Where
- Siliguri, North Bengal; Navi Mumbai (final match venue)
- Why
- To honor Richa Ghosh, a local hero, for her significant contribution to India's first World Cup title and her status as the first Bengali World Cup winner.
Opinion on Richa Ghosh's Batting Order
Coach's Perspective
Batting Position
Opinion on Richa Ghosh's Batting Order
Richa Ghosh should have been promoted higher in the batting order for the final, despite her brief but crucial knock.
Coach's Perspective
While her knock was crucial, the coach acknowledges the limited opportunities but highlights the impact of the runs she did score.
- Player Highlighted
- Richa Ghosh
- Hometown
- Siliguri, North Bengal
- Tournament
- ICC Women's World Cup Final
- Match Result
- India won by 52 runs against South Africa
- Richa's Significance
- First Bengali to be part of a World Cup-winning team (male or female).
- Richa's Age
- 22
- Previous Achievement
- Part of U-19 Indian women's team that won ICC U-19 Women's World Cup (Jan 2023)
Sources
India wins Women’s World Cup: BCCI announce Rs 51 crore cash reward boost for Harmanpreet Kaur’s team
Mamata Banerjee Cheers For Women In Blue, Then BJP's "Be Home By 8" Jab
‘OMG They’re Playing Till 12’: BJP Mocks Mamata’s Congratulatory Post For Women’s Cricket Team
