Pooja, who picked up two wickets, including a big one Meg Lanning (for 38) and Jhulan Goswami (2/27) restricted Australia to 143 for 4 in reply to India’s first innings total of 377 for 8.
The hosts are still trailing by 234 in the first innings and need 85 more runs to avoid a follow-on.
“If we have to win the match, we have to come tomorrow with more intentions and try to break the partnership and enforce the follow-on,” she said in a virtual media interaction at the end of the third day’s play.
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“It’s not impossible. We will try. In two seasons we managed to get four wickets which was important. If there is intention. Anything can happen in the game of cricket,” said Vastrakar, who ended the day at 2 for 31. Done with the wicket. said.
Vastrakar got the wicket of opposition captain Meg Lanning, who was unlucky to have been picked before leg as there was a huge inside edge on the pads.
On bowling to Lanning, he said, “I didn’t focus on the batsman. I only focused on my line and length.”
The 22-year-old medium pacer said it was a good experience to bowl with the pink ball in the light.
“It was a great experience to bowl with the pink ball under the lights. The pink ball doesn’t move as much as the red ball. It moves initially, but doesn’t move as much as it gets bigger. It was fun bowling under the lights, ” she added.
Regarding the pitch, Vastrakar said that it suited the pacers a bit more than the spinners, “The spinners were trying to keep it tight but the pacers kept going for the wicket.”
He also said that it is necessary to continue the good work started by Jhulan and Meghna.
“My job was to stick to the right line and length and I got results…” he said.
Alyssa Healy Lanning wants Drs after Howler
Meanwhile, Australian batsman Alyssa Healy said the presence of the DRS could help get rid of the sort of umpiring howlers, which led to the downfall of her captain Meg Lanning.
“Definitely, I would say no to DRS if it is available. I would love to see it in every Test match. It makes it fair and equal and it would be a good thing to get Howler out.”
The consistency of the Indian fast bowlers surprised them and they were impressive.
“Their (Indian fast bowlers) consistency has surprised me and has been impressive. It’s great to see so many young Indian players getting opportunities. We prepared for it. Shikha Pandey But she didn’t even look inside, which is a good sign for Indian cricket,” said the Australian opener.
“It was fun. Running is not that much fun, but the challenge was fun. Jhulan has made me better at times. She is a world class bowler and has been there throughout her career. She gets that extra bounce especially in the field. Challenging after 140 overs.”
Healy Hope Ellyse Perry, who is batting on 27, will bat for all 108 overs available on Sunday.
“Perry and McGrath together calmed the dressing room. Perry is unbeaten. Hope she bats for 108 overs,” she said with a smile.
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