Virat Kohli said he was pleased by his composure during his match-winning half-century knock against Australia in the semifinal on Tuesday.
“My timing and the composure at the crease,” said Kohli when asked about the aspect of his knock that he was happy about.
“I wasn’t feeling desperate. I was pretty happy knocking ones around and when as a batsman you start taking pride in taking singles into the gaps, that is when you know you are playing good cricket and are in for a big partnership.”
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“In the game against Pakistan, today, that was the most pleasing factor for me,” he added while speaking to the host broadcaster.
The 36-year-old also stressed the importance of stringing partnerships on pitches that were not conducive to free-flowing strokeplay
.“It was pretty similar to the other day against Pakistan as well. For me it is about understanding the conditions and preparing my game accordingly. Partnerships on these pitches are the most important thing. My only effort that day and today was to string in enough partnerships.”
“This game is all about pressure, especially in big games like semis and finals. If you go deep into the innings and have wickets in hand, the opposition usually gives in and the game becomes easier. It is very important to control your impulses while the game is going on,” said Kohli.
