India captain couldn't have asked for a better result against Pakistan in the World Cup semi-final in Mohali on Wednesday.
India beat Pakistan by 29 runs and will play Sri Lanka in the final at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.
But, it was the good start that helped India get there and skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni felt that way. "We got off to a fantastic start through Sehwag and Sachin," said Dhoni after the match.
Giving out the details of the match, he said, "As the game progressed the wicket got slower, and in the middle overs it was difficult to score."
"Shahid bowled really well, and it was important to just play the bowling with respect. 260 was a good score for this pitch. It was turning, we read the wicket wrong and that's why we went with three seamers, but in the end the seamers bowled really well too," Dhoni added.
Praising Zaheer Khan, the skipper said, "Zaheer did really well. Over the years with experience he's become smart. We've struggled at times in this tournament, but that's the beauty of this game."
Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar, who won the Man-of-the-Match for his persistent 85, acknowledged the crowd support.
"I would like to thank everyone here for terrific support, without that this wouldn't have been possible, and not to forget the team's efforts. We just had to make sure we got to a decent, fighting total," he added.
“India offie, who finished with 2-43, said, "This was almost like a final.”
“Whenever India and Pakistan play each other the pressure is always doubled."
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