Dubai, Feb. 23 -- Virat Kohli played a gem of an innings in a high-voltage clash of the Champions Trophy against arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday, bringing up a finely paced century and also creating records in the process.

Here is what Virat said of his well-structured innings - a combination of skill, determination, aggression, composure and a keen cricketing sense.

"I have a decent understanding of my game, it is about keeping the outside noise away, staying in my space and taking care of my energy levels and thoughts. Very easy to get pulled into the expectations. My job is to stay in the present and do a job for the team. My keynotes to myself are to put my 100 per cent on every ball in the field, and then God eventually rewards you....