Richa Ghosh-The WPL 2025 Rising Star and Her Uncanny Resemblance to MS Dhoni

The season of Women's Premier League in 2025 began with an exciting piece of cricketing history, as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) made history by producing the biggest successful chase in competition history. The match against Gujarat Giants (GG) had all the ingredients of an exciting match, but the piece de resistance of the night was definitely the magnificent innings by Richa Ghosh. The young wicket-keeper batter struck an unbelievable 64 off just 27 balls, and one could not help but draw a comparison to one of India's all-time great finishers in the form of MS Dhoni.

The Record-Breaking Chase-A Moment to Remember

Chasing a daunting target of 202, RCB fell into a precarious position despite a promising platform laid by Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry. Perry's lovely 57 from 34 balls had made RCB fighting, but once she departed, the team required 93 more runs to earn the win. It was then Richa Ghosh and Kanika Ahuja turned around to the match.

Their 93-run partnership off only 37 balls was a class apart in aggressive batting. Richa upstaged everyone else with her planned but explosive hitting. She struck four massive sixes and seven fours, taking RCB to victory with nine balls to spare. Her ability to finish games, pressure temperament, and boldness reminded one of none other than MS Dhoni, India's great captain and finisher.

Fans Compare Richa Ghosh to MS Dhoni

Fans entered an overdrive of excitement on the social media platforms after Richa's heroic performance, and countless followers showered the player with all their admiration as well as ventured to compare her with Dhoni. A tweet on X (formerly Twitter) said, "Richa Ghosh just did a Dhoni. for RCB." One fan took this one step ahead and termed Richa as "the mirror image of MS Dhoni."

Statistically, Richa’s impact in the WPL has been nothing short of remarkable. Her average of 36 and a strike rate of 145 make her one of the most formidable finishers in the league. With her ability to accelerate at the right moment and turn the tide of a game single-handedly, the resemblance to Dhoni’s style of play is undeniable.

A Star in the Making-Richa’s Journey So Far

Richa's professional life as a cricketer has been an outstanding example of grit and natural ability. Richa is from Siliguri in West Bengal, although geographically distinct like Ranchi, Jharkhand, where Dhoni is from. Both began as boisterous middle-order batswomen and established themselves at the top within no time by virtue of their fearless and measured approach.

The 21-year-old was instrumental for RCB during their championship year in 2024, scoring 257 runs at a fiery strike rate of 142. Her match-winning score against Gujarat Giants in 2025 speaks volumes about how prepared she is to give an even bigger show this year.

Incidentally, her current innings nearly didn't happen the way it did. Richa was dropped off the first ball that she faced from Gujarat's Simran Shaikh. She had managed just 15 runs from 12 balls at that point. But once she settled, there was no turning back. What followed was a salvo of boundaries and sixes, much to the confusion of the opposition bowlers.

Gujarat Giants vs RCB-The Match Review

The match had started with Gujarat Giants posting a big score of 201, all thanks to captain Ashleigh Gardner's 79 off just 37 balls. The score seemed a winning one until RCB's batsmen dominated.

Perry's calm knock paved the way, but the actual magic happened when Richa and Kanika Ahuja took over. Ahuja was the ideal second fiddle, making 30 off mere 13 balls with four boundaries. Their stand, which was at a run rate of 15.08 per over, was the second-quickest 50-plus stand in WPL history.

With this emphatic win, RCB have staked their claim for the 2025 season. They get back to work against Delhi Capitals on February 17, and the fans will be eager to see if Richa Ghosh continues her dazzling form.

The Future is Bright for Richa Ghosh

Although analogies with MS Dhoni are welcome, Richa Ghosh is carving her own unique niche in the cricketing world. Her ability to absorb pressure and hit destructive shots at crucial stages makes her an invaluable asset to RCB and Indian cricket at large.

Depending on her performance in the first game, Richa is set to surprise people and make it easy for herself to become a most prolific women's cricket finisher. There are more incredible ballsy batting displays in the pipeline, and it is safe to say that this young star has only just started ruling the world.