Axar Patel unveils tactics that fueled crucial knock in the T20 World Cup final

 Axar Patel played a pivotal role in India's T20 World Cup final win against South Africa by employing a strategic approach after being unexpectedly promoted up the batting order. Walking in at 34/3, he formed a crucial 72-run partnership with Virat Kohli, helping to stabilize the innings. 

Axar shared that the atmosphere was tense when he was asked to pad up after India lost two quick wickets. Guidance from Hardik Pandya and constant communication with Virat Kohli were key to his confident performance, allowing him to focus on the immediate task and avoid overthinking [[❞]](https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/t20cricketworldcup/news/axar-patel-unveils-tactics-that-fueled-crucial-knock-in-the-t20-world-cup-final) [[❞]](https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/t20cricketworldcup/news/axar-patel-unveils-tactics-that-fueled-crucial-knock-in-the-t20-world-cup-final). 

Axar also credited his experience in the IPL with the Delhi Capitals for his ability to handle high-pressure situations effectively [[❞]](https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/t20cricketworldcup/news/axar-patel-unveils-tactics-that-fueled-crucial-knock-in-the-t20-world-cup-final). 

For further details, you can check the full interview on the ICC website [[❞]](https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/rohit-sharma-baffled-dinesh-karthik-furious-on-air-as-axar-patels-poor-running-costs-india-in-t20-wc-final-vs-sa-101719675364134.html).