Dubai, Feb. 24 -- Following a match-winning century by star India batter Virat Kohli against Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy, all-rounder Axar Patel, who was his partner at the other end, detailed what it was like batting with the batting legend as he neared his milestone, saying that he was also doing his own math to help Virat get his century.

During the India-Pakistan clash, a 114-run partnership for the third wicket effectively sealed the match in India's favour while chasing 242 runs, but India lost Iyer and Hardik Pandya towards the end in quick succession. When Axar walked to the field, India needed 19 runs to complete the chase and Virat needed 14 to complete his century.

What followed was a very careful strike rotation, wi...