D/N Test: Pratika Rawal's 63 goes in vain against Australia
What's the story
The Indian women's cricket team suffered a crushing defeat against Australia in the women's day-night Test match. The Indian team was bowled out for 149 runs in their second innings, handing Australia an easy target of just 25 runs. The Australian openers chased down the target with ease, sealing a comprehensive victory for their side. For India, Pratika Rawal smashed a defiant 63-run knock in the 3rd innings. Her effort stood out in what was her debut Test.
Performance review
Summary of the match
In their first innings, India managed to post a total of 198 runs. Sutherland claimed a four-fer. However, Australia responded strongly with a score of 323. Sutherland's impressive knock of 129 runs played a key role in giving the hosts a crucial first-innings lead over India. Ellyse Perry smashed 76. For India, Sayali Satghare picked a four-fer. The Indian team's batting faltered in the 3rd innings with Rawal being the only chief contributor. In response, Australia won big by 10 wickets.
Rawal
Fifty on Test debut for Rawal
Rawal on her debut showed fight and grit in India's second essay. She showed character with the bat against a solid Australian atatck but the rest of the batting lineup couldn't cope against the moving pink ball under lights. Ashleigh Gardner dismissed Rawal in the 3rd innings. After scoring 18 runs in the 1st innings, Rawal managed 63 off 137 balls. She hit 8 fours. This was her debut Test match. She owns 81 runs at an average of 40.5.