{"id":1705,"date":"2024-07-28T23:20:07","date_gmt":"2024-07-28T17:50:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hoverstud.io\/?p=1705"},"modified":"2024-07-28T23:20:48","modified_gmt":"2024-07-28T17:50:48","slug":"doing-well-in-pressure-situations-has-given-me-confidence-axar-patel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hoverstud.io\/doing-well-in-pressure-situations-has-given-me-confidence-axar-patel\/","title":{"rendered":"Doing Well in Pressure Situations Has Given Me Confidence: Axar Patel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Axar Patel has emerged as one of Indian cricket<\/a><\/strong>‘s most reliable performers, demonstrating his ability to thrive under pressure. His recent performance in the first T20I against Sri Lanka in Kandy, where he took 2 for 38, highlighted his remarkable growth over the past year. Despite conceding 29 runs in his first three overs, Axar’s final over turned the game on its head, dismissing Pathum Nissanka (79) and Kusal Perera (20), leading to a dramatic collapse as Sri Lanka fell from 140 for 1 to 170 all out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Learning from Pressure Situations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Reflecting on his development, Axar emphasized the importance of pressure situations in building his confidence. “When you continuously play cricket for India and do well in pressure situations, you gain confidence,” Axar said. “Each time you build on that confidence, you learn. It’s not always about succeeding; sometimes you fail, but those moments teach you what could be done differently.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Building Confidence Through Experience<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Axar’s confidence has grown through his consistent performance in challenging scenarios. “When I do well in those situations, my confidence grows. When similar situations arise, I don’t get bogged down. I focus on my strengths, and that has really helped me,” he continued. “Performing well consistently boosts your confidence. One month ago, I did well in the World Cup, and I’m carrying that confidence forward, reaping its benefits.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Turning Point Against Sri Lanka<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sri Lanka had the Indian team on the ropes, racing to 140 for 1 in 14 overs while chasing 214. However, Axar felt that India was just one wicket away from triggering a collapse. “While bowling, we realized the wicket improved at night due to moisture and cold weather. Even though they were scoring at 10 an over, we kept talking about how the game was still on and we had a good score on the board,” Axar explained. “We knew that batting would get harder with the older ball, and we felt we were just one wicket away from a potential collapse.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tactical Decisions and Changes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The second T20I saw India making strategic changes, with Sanju Samson replacing vice-captain Shubman Gill, who was sidelined due to a neck spasm. India captain Suryakumar Yadav opted to bowl first, influenced by the wet weather conditions. Sri Lanka also made a change, bringing in offspin-bowling allrounder Ramesh Mendis to replace left-arm fast bowler Dilshan Madushanka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

India’s Playing XI:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Yashasvi Jaiswal<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Sanju Samson<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Suryakumar Yadav (capt)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Rishabh Pant (wk)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Riyan Parag<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Hardik Pandya<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Rinku Singh<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Axar Patel<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Arshdeep Singh<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Ravi Bishnoi<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. Mohammed Siraj<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Sri Lanka’s Playing XI:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Kusal Mendis (wk)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Pathum Nissanka<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Kusal Perera<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Kamindu Mendis<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Charith Asalanka (capt)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Dasun Shanaka<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    7. Wanindu Hasaranga<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    8. Ramesh Mendis<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    9. Maheesh Theekshana<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    10. Matheesha Pathirana<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    11. Asitha Fernando<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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