NRR is also a factor that we need to consider. Especially,when we are playing at home-there is a need to be positive. I get that one can't go hammer and tongs on this wicket, but after you've settled down, it should be easier to play your shots.
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At this stage, with 33 required,it is simply stat padding!
And Kohli gets out, looking for the push!
This is a 9 game round-robin league stage. They will get umpteen opportunities to improve their NRR. This is just their first game of the tournament and against another strong contender. Your top priority is not to lose. This pitch has been tricky.