Off-spinner Harbhajan Singh [ Images ] is excited that India are playing in Mumbai in the World Cup final on Saturday as the city has become his second home after basing there for three years as a Mumbai Indians [ Images ] player.

"We bowled well and fielded well. We deserved to win. We are so excited to be going to Mumbai and play the final. I play for Mumbai Indians and it is like second home to me," he said after India's 29-run win over Pakistan in a high voltage semi-final clash in Mohali on Wednesday.

"This match was like a final. Whenever India and Pakistan play, the pressure is double. It was a big match for both the teams," he said.

Harbhajan Singh, who picked two wickets including that of the dangerous Umar Akmal [ Images ], said, "I am really happy. Thanks to The Almighty and everyone for supporting us and giving us their blessings."

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