Richa Ghosh is the Only Indian in ICC "Most Valuable Team" of the Women's T20 World Cup

India's wicket-keeper batter Richa Ghosh's explosiveness during India's run to the semi-finals of the Women's T20 World Cup earned her a place in ICC's Most Valuable Team of the tournament announced on Monday. The 19-year-old had a couple of below-par scores against Ireland in the group stages and Australia in the semi-finals, but three unbeaten knocks — 31 not out vs Pakistan, 44 not out vs West Indies, and 47 not out vs England — get her to the end the tournament with 136 runs.

Four players from Australia, who lifted the trophy for a record-extending the sixth time, figure in the XI. Wicketkeeper-opener Alyssa Healy with189 runs at 47.25 and caused four dismissals, all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner with 110 runs at 36.66 and claimed 10 wickets, Darcie Brown with seven wickets at and Megan Schutt with 10 wickets. The team was chosen by a panel of experts, including commentator and former West Indies player Ian Bishop and ex-Australian woman cricketer Melanie Jones, among others.

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Most Valuable Team of the Women's T20 World Cup (in batting order): 

• Tazmin Brits (South Africa) 186 runs at an average of 37.20
• Alyssa Healy (wk) (Australia) 189 runs at an average of 47.25 and four dismissals
• Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa) 230 runs at an average of 46.00
• Nat Sciver-Brunt (c) (England) 216 runs at an average of 72.00
• Ashleigh Gardner (Australia) 110 runs at an average of36.66 and 10 wickets at 12.50
• Richa Ghosh (India) 136 runs at an average of68.00
• Sophie Ecclestone (England) 11 wickets at 7.54
• Karishma Ramharack (West Indies) 5 wickets at 10.00
• Shabnim Ismail (South Africa) 8 wickets at 16.12
• Darcie Brown (Australia) 7 wickets at 15.00
• Megan Schutt (Australia) 10 wickets at 12.50
• 12th player: Orla Prendergast (Ireland) 109 runs at an average of 27.25 and 3 wickets at 26.00.