"I Learnt From Past Mistakes": Axar Patel On His Quickfire Cameo In 4th T20I vs Australia | Cricket News

Axar Patel Reflects on Learning from Past Mistakes in Fourth T20I

Indian all-rounder Axar Patel played a crucial 11-ball cameo, scoring 21 runs with a boundary and a six in the final over off Marcus Stoinis. His quick contribution helped India surpass 160 and finish at 167, which proved enough to defeat Australia by 48 runs in the fourth T20I.

Patel shared that he has matured as a player by focusing less on boundary size and more on shot execution. His approach demonstrated composure and adaptability under pressure, especially when India was losing wickets in quick succession.

"Obviously I knew it was tough because wickets were falling back to back. The message that I got from the dressing room was to take it to the last over because there weren't any batsmen after me," Axar said in a video interview with teammate Shivam Dube on bcci.tv.
"So I thought I would take a chance in the last over. The side boundaries were big but I thought if I could hold my shape and watch the ball, I could clear them," he shared.
"I have felt in the past that if I think about the size of the boundary and don't hit towards those sides, they become predetermined shots and because of that we make mistakes. I learnt from past mistakes and played my shots here," Patel explained.

India’s victory gave them an unassailable 2-1 lead in the five-match series after the first game was washed out. The fifth and final T20I will take place on Saturday in Brisbane.

Author’s Summary

Axar Patel’s steady mindset and lesson from earlier misjudgments guided his impactful innings, securing India’s decisive win over Australia ahead of the final match.

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NDTV Sports NDTV Sports — 2025-11-07

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