When we had about 13 overs, it was feeling like we have already fielded for 20-25 overs, the way they were batting.
Never, no matter how good the wicket is, no matter how small the ground is, chasing 400 is never easy.
And at about 25 overs, I thought if we are around 200-210, we'll be in a good space.
But I think we were around 230-240, and I think after the powerplay, the pressure never really was on us.
[On whether India could make changes for the final ODI after clinching the series] Yeah, maybe.
Shubman Gill | India captain | PoTM: [On how he looks to have not broken a sweat] I mean, I think every part of my body is cramping right now, and it was very hot in the afternoon. When we had about 13 overs, it was feeling like we have already fielded for 20-25 overs, the way they were batting. So great game, I think. [On his second double hundred and his thoughts on the innings] I mean, at the halfway mark, 400 on the board, there was a bit of pressure on us. Never, no matter how good the wicket is, no matter how small the ground is, chasing 400 is never easy. So very pleased with the performance and very happy that I was able to stay till the end and finish the game for the team. [On his mindset and what he taps into during his current run of form] Honestly, it's just about playing, I break the game into small parts. First, we had a target in the powerplay that if we get around 75-80 runs without losing any wicket, that would be a good start. Initially, the ball might do a bit with the new ball. Once the ball gets old, the wicket would get much better to bat on, and one side was very short, so we thought we're going to target that side whenever the fast bowlers come on. And at about 25 overs, I thought if we are around 200-210, we'll be in a good space. But I think we were around 230-240, and I think after the powerplay, the pressure never really was on us. It was more on them, and we didn't lose any wickets up until halfway through our innings, so that was a great bonus for us. [On the conditions and India's bowling] I thought initially we didn't bowl that well in the powerplay, much similar to the first game as well. We didn't bowl well in the powerplay, and they batted with a lot of freedom. They batted quite well, and I think at one point it looked like they might get even 420-430. And to be able to pull the game back, even if it's 25-30 runs, was a bonus for us at the back end of the innings. [On whether India could make changes for the final ODI after clinching the series] Yeah, maybe. I definitely want to give the players who haven't had a chance, give them a chance, and hopefully we'll see what combination suits us and they'll get some chance.
