Ahead of the match, Kishan stressed that the batting group does not believe in complicating things and instead focuses on reading the conditions and playing naturally.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cNothing too complicated, it\u2019s simply about watching the ball and playing your shots. There\u2019s no need to do anything different. That\u2019s what we\u2019ve done over the last few games as well. We\u2019ve just watched the ball and played according to what the situation demanded,\u201d Kishan told broadcasters ahead of the match.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The wicketkeeper-batter added that maintaining clarity of thought and staying relaxed at the crease has helped the side perform consistently through the season.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve been playing this way throughout the tournament. Our last game didn\u2019t go well, but at the same time, the most important thing is how you approach each match, taking it one game at a time and starting every new game with a fresh mindset. That\u2019s what our focus will be on,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Kishan also spoke about the positive atmosphere within the squad and said the players have continued to believe in each other even during difficult phases of the tournament.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI think we\u2019ve been in a really good space throughout the season. There\u2019s been a very good tempo within the group, and everyone has contributed together. Even when we lost a few games early on, the mindset was always that we could come back from anywhere,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWhen you\u2019re in a good headspace, you\u2019re able to play your best cricket. That\u2019s exactly what we\u2019ve done throughout the season so far, and we\u2019ll continue doing that,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Kishan further highlighted the importance of trust between batting partners, saying the side has benefited from players backing each other in pressure situations. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWhen you\u2019re in a good headspace, you\u2019re able to play your best cricket. That\u2019s exactly what we\u2019ve done throughout the season so far, and we\u2019ll continue doing that,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Kishan has been a standout performer in the ongoing season. He has scored 420 runs in 12 matches at a strike rate of 185.84. He has also hit four half-centuries.<\/p>\r\n\r\n