India wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh is enjoying the responsibility of finisher and wants to grow in that role.

The 19-year-old played a pivotal role in India’s Super Over win over Australia in the second Women’s T20I in Mumbai on Sunday (December 11). She slammed 26 not out off 13 balls with three sixes to help India tie the match by equalling Australia’s 187, and followed it up with a six off the first ball of Super Over.

“Smriti Didi (Mandhana) had told me ‘Khatam karke aana’ (come after finishing it), so I just did that,” Ghosh said on the eve of the third T20I.

“I have always focused on power-hitting. I worked hard on it and also focused on my mental toughness. It all went according to our plan,” she added, terming the second T20I knock the best one of her career so far.

“I always look to stay till the end and win it for my team. We had our plan in place. The idea was to keep the run flow going in the middle overs so that we don’t have to go hard in the slog overs.”

No wonder, the Siliguri girl grew up idolizing the legendary MS Dhoni, who was known for his match-finishing exploits under immense pressure.

“Since childhood, I’ve followed Dhoni and how he used to finish the game,” she said.

“My dad (Manabendra Ghosh) also helped a lot to hone my power-hitting skills, he would go with me everywhere. He could not go on to become a successful cricketer so he’s backing me fully to chase my dreams.”

Ghosh, however, has a regret — not being able to meet her idol yet.

“I haven’t had the opportunity to meet him yet. There have been times when he would leave just before we were in for a camp or a match at a venue. Hopefully I’ll meet him someday,” she stated.

(With PTI inputs)