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India defeated Australia, India won with 4 gates (with 11 remaining balls)

[On controlling the chase] As I said, this game is all about pressure, especially big games like Semis and Finale. If you go deep into the innings and have enough gates in your hand, the opposition usually gives in and then the game becomes easier. It is very important to control your impulses during the game. For me it is important to know the number of overs and the number of links left. Even if the gap is 25-30 and it is six years old, I did not take care of it as long as we have seven or six gates in our hands. Because then you know, two batteries and we can turn the game around. And the opposition can only come into play with gates, so that was the plan out there. [Are you playing this format as well as you’ve ever played?] Well, I don't know. This is up to you to get down. I don't know. I never focused on these things. If you don't think of these milestones, you will appear on the way to victory. For me, it's all about being proud and doing the job for the team. And when I get to the triple position, great. If not, nights like this, you will win. It is a happy changing room. You go back. You are grateful for what happened out there. And then you remove your head, work hard and go over. So I did my whole career. These things are no longer important for me. For me it is all about climbing and hopefully doing the job for the team.