Virat Kohli delivered a chase masterclass to knock Australia out of the tournament and send India to the final with a four-wicket win in the first semi-final of the Champions Trophy on Tuesday in Dubai.

“As a batsman, when you start taking pride in hitting those singles into the gaps, that’s when you know you are batting well and settle the nerves down a little bit. That was the most pleasing factor today and against Pakistan. This game is all about pressure; if you go deep into the innings with wickets in hand, the opposition gives in. The game becomes easier. It’s important to control your impulses; for me, it’s important to know the number of overs and runs left. Even if the gap is 25-30 and it comes to six an over, I’m not bothered, as long as we have 6 wickets in hand,” Kohli was quoted as saying after being presented with the ‘Player of the Match’ award.