The win showed character of our team: Kohli

“This win is right up there. We thought 250 was par and 270 would have been an outstanding effort. A team like Afghanistan doesn’t let you play how you want to play,” India captain Virat Kohli said after winning the world cup match in Southampton yesterday.

“At the halfway mark we had some doubts in our mind but everyone had belief in the changing room.”

“All in all it was an outstanding bowling performance. It showed the character of our team.”

Frustrated Afghanistan skipper Gulbadin Naib added: “We bowled really well. We did well in batting, but credit to Bumrah for how he bowled in the last two or three overs.

“If you chase 250 then middle order batsmen should go longer and take responsibility.”

“We have lost four games very badly, but the last two games we have played really well. This is tough cricket against high-ranking teams, and you have to fight your best.”