Kohli says India set for memorable win

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India might be eyeing a record fourth-innings chase at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here but young gun Virat Kohli feels that the hosts are set for a memorable win. “Tomorrow if we take an early wicket, you’ve a lot of time and you don’t have to think about the target.

You can just play normal cricket. The wicket is not doing so much. If we think to bat 3-4 sessions, we should be in a good position to win,” said Kohli with an unmistakable air of confidence.

India’s lone centurion in the innings, Kohli was satisfied with his effort. “People have asked me which hundred is most special and I said the (Test) hundred in Adelaide.

I didn’t have that feeling ever in my life, before or after — and I felt it today again. I think that is the most satisfying part — when your patience and technique are being tested.

At the situation I went in, it was really important for the team to come out of a difficult phase. I’m fortunate that I could be that guy for the team.

I could have gone on to make it a big one, but a Test hundred is always a satisfying feeling,” said the Indian No. 5.

Meanwhile, the Kiwis are relishing the opportunity of scaring the Indian side who were deemed huge favourites heading into this contest and are pinning their hopes on the pitch and favourable conditions.

“If the ball begins to swing early on and the pitch plays up and down, that’s going to be interesting. We’re hoping the pitch will deteriorate as a normal wicket should do,” said Kiwi assistant coach Bob Carter.