New Delhi, March 4 -- Handling pressure in big games is key for success, according Virat Kohli, whose 84 off 98 balls against Australia took India to the ICC Champions Trophy final after 12 years on Tuesday in Dubai. Chasing 265, India rode on Virat Kohli's 74th half-century to romp home with 11 balls to spare and four wickets in hand. The last time India played a Champions Trophy final was in 2013, under MS Dhoni.

After the Indian bowlers restricted the Australian under 300, the Men in Blue lost Shubman Gill early, thus bringing Virat Kohli in the middle. The right-hander didn't play aggressor but opted to keep the scoreboard ticking with singles. In fact, during his time in the middle, Virat Kohli scored just five boundaries with sixes...