"I aim to bat throughout the day on Thursday," Sehwag said after smashing a quick-fire 95 not out to help India reach 184-1 at stumps on the second day in reply to Pakistan's first-innings total of 312.

"A lot of times, you throw away the initiative by losing your wicket. I remember getting out for 195 in Melbourne (in 2003) which left my team struggling. I don't want a repeat of that."

Sehwag struck one six and 12 fours in his ninth Test half-century to dominate an inexperienced Pakistani attack.

"I batted no differently from the way I usually do," Sehwag said.

"If we bat for another five-six sessions we will be able to exert pressure on Pakistan," he said.

"Bad weather had already snatched a possible win from us against Australia last year," he added referring to India's second Test against Adam Gilchrist's side at Madras, where the hosts were in a winning position before rain came on the final day.

The hard-hitting opener, dropped on 15 and 82, capitalised on the chances to demoralise the Pakistani attack, much to the delight of nearly 20,000 spectators.

"Those were good balls but you get your chances in matches and it's up to you to capitalise on them. I did precisely that," he said.

Sehwag said he did not believe that the Pakistani bowling was weak in the absence of express paceman Shoaib Akhtar, who did not make the tour due to a hamstring injury.

"They (Pakistan) have a good bowling attack, but they did not put the ball in right areas," said Sehwag.

Pakistan captain Inzamamul Haq conceded letting off Sehwag twice affected his team's chances of putting pressure on India.

"We should have held those catches and giving Sehwag two chances put paid to our good efforts," said Inzamam.