India had deliberately sought to gain just a bonus point rather than push for victory after their run chase fell away in their Asia Cup second round match against Pakistan on Sunday, captain Saurav Ganguly said.
India replied to Pakistan's 300 for nine with 241 for eight, securing a bonus point in the final over when they passed 240 and can still qualify for the final of the six-nation tournament if they beat Sri Lanka on Tuesday.
"When we started the innings we wanted to win because we have chased 300 many times in the past, but when we got to 160 for five we wanted to get to 240," said Ganguly, who decided to seek only the bonus point after Mohammad Kaif was run out for three in the 29th over.
"We still have a chance to qualify for the finals and the only good thing is that we have been in this situation many times in the past and somehow managed to pull through."
Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer, meanwhile, said he was disappointed with the bonus point system, which discouraged India from trying to win.
"It shows a flaw in the system," said Woolmer. "I think the bonus point should be closer to the main target.
{{/usCountry}}"It shows a flaw in the system," said Woolmer. "I think the bonus point should be closer to the main target.
{{/usCountry}}"I don't think 60 runs difference is right -- 20 or 25 runs would be closer to what we want."
Despite their chances of making the final still being alive, Ganguly said he was disappointed with his side's performances in the tournament.
"We have not played well in this tournament," said Ganguly. "We gave (away) 300 runs which was too much on this wicket and we did not bat well.
"(It) was not just a bad day, it was poor cricket. We are not looking the side we were three months ago."