'We were determined not to let the Cup go outside'

Richa Ghosh’s 24-ball 34 was the difference between India posting a total of 298 to what otherwise could have turned out less than ideal in the World Cup final against South Africa, which India won by 52 runs in the end.

- Rasesh Mandani

She was the one to find timely boundaries and ensure there were no late hiccups in the famous run-chase of 339 against Australia in the semifinals. Without her belligerent 94 in the league game loss to South Africa, India could have been rolled over, their campaign sent off the tracks.