Women’s World Cup 2025: Fans react to Richa Ghosh’s controversial dismissal in IND-W vs SA-W clash
THE 2025 Women’s World Cup witnessed a striking clash between India And South Africa in Visakhapatnam on October 9, 2025, marking the 10th match of the tournament. The match was notable for Richa Ghosh‘s heroic yet controversial innings kept fans in suspense, highlighting both his resilience and the unpredictable nature of cricket.
Richa Ghosh’s courageous stunt ends in controversy
Ghosh delivered an exceptional performance, scoring 94 runs off 77 balls and playing a pivotal role in the Indian innings. His attacking strokes and quick scoring helped India reach a formidable total after an early collapse, demonstrating their prowess in the middle order. Ghosh’s aggressive approach, comprising 11 fours and four sixes, injected some much-needed momentum into India’s batting performance.
However, his valiant efforts were marred by a controversial dismissal. In the 49.4th over, she attempted to send a full toss from Nadine de Klerk down the leg side. The ball was judged to be just 4cm below his waist line, in a very close call. Ghosh mistimed his shot, which was caught long on. She immediately revised the decision, but the on-field referee’s verdict was upheld, leaving many fans and pundits debating the fairness of the decision. Replays showed the delivery was legitimate, but the marginal height call led to his dismissal. Ghosh’s innings, which kept India afloat in a tense chase, has been remembered as one of his most notable but controversial moments in international cricket.
India post resilient total against South Africa
South Africa opted to play first on a damp Visakhapatnam pitch, which proved difficult for both teams from the start. India’s openers, Smriti Mandhana And Pratika Rawal, started confidently, forging an eight-wicket partnership that established a solid foundation. Rawal’s 37 and Mandhana’s 23 helped India cross the 50-run mark in the powerplay and reach a respectable total of 251 runs in their 50 overs.
India suffered a slight collapse in the middle, losing crucial wickets at 114/6, but Ghosh’s resilience turned the tide. Its partnership with Sneh Ranawho contributed a quickfire 33, kept India’s hopes alive. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, the Indian batting line-up showed fighting spirit, ending their innings on a high note at 251/10.
South Africa’s chase was met with disciplined bowling, and they managed to restrict the hosts for the most part. But Ghosh’s fiery innings, especially her record-breaking performance as the highest runs scored by a No. 8 or below batter in women’s World Cups and her fastest 1000 runs in women’s ODIs, became a highlight of the match.
Fans reacted passionately to Richa Ghosh’s courageous display, praising her resilience and attacking mindset, despite the controversial dismissal. Her innings exemplifies the fierce spirit of women’s cricket, creating memorable moments in this edition of the Women’s World Cup, which continues to captivate cricket fans around the world.
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Here’s how fans reacted:
Share your thoughts on Richa Ghosh’s firing 🧐#RichaGhosh #INDvsSA #cricket #CWC25 pic.twitter.com/ETSiyHQAXC
– FemmesCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) October 9, 2025
Barely 4 cm short of a century! 😱 Richa Ghosh’s stunning 94 was pure class, but this heartbreaking dismissal stole the show. What a blow! 🔥 #RichaGhosh #CWC25 #Indvsa #TeamIndia #Visakhapatnam #TheProteas #Unbreakable #Cricket pic.twitter.com/DdWr6vihGW
– lightning speed (@lightningspeedk) October 9, 2025
Worst way to check No Ball😡
#INDvsSA
Richa Ghosh missed out on the well-deserved hundred, she really deserves it pic.twitter.com/vyHlxBH6oz— rubsti-fried-fried (Plard) (Rpe 2509) October 9, 2025
This image will definitely hurt Richa Ghosh for a while.
A tough call but only 4 cm difference from the non-ball. 💔#RichaGhosh #Indvsa #CWC25 #INDWvSAW pic.twitter.com/Vgt1rh1le1
– Crickic Mrigankaaaaaaa (@Msdianmi) October 9, 2025
https://twitter.com/TheImpactDesk/status/1976291616181883026
Heart Break for Richa Ghosh, she goes for 94 when it should have been a no ball. This was clearly above the waist, I hate this new technology for not checking any balls. Shit pic.twitter.com/1JYoWuCLyI
– Dha..Yadav (@DhaYdv1828) October 9, 2025
End of a superb knock from Richa Ghosh with a score of 94 runs in 77 balls as IND struggled with a score of 100-6 on the board. She just beat every 1 in death.
IPL’s ball-free technology is also present #WomensWorldCup2025. IPL is a boon for cricket #INDWvSAW pic.twitter.com/ohi7Ezjyav
– Cover Reader (@day6596) October 9, 2025
What the fuck!!
Heart Break for Richa Ghosh, she goes for 94 when it should have been a no ball. This was clearly above the waist, I hate this new technology for not checking any balls. Shit!! pic.twitter.com/p97ksdw46Q
– Rajiv (@Rajiv1841) October 9, 2025
This is clearly a no-ball.
Feel for Richa Ghosh 💔
Richa Ghosh: 94(77) with 11 fours and 4 sixes. pic.twitter.com/cW46eT6b1y
-Abhishek Kumar (@Abhishek060722) October 9, 2025
Well bowled heroine Richa Ghosh is out on 94 in just 77 balls
She gets to 102/6 with no batter left in the lead and now she makes 251/9….well done…#INDWvSAW– scientific world (@retweetman72) October 9, 2025
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This article was first published on WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
