However, with the business end of IPL 2025 approaching, he has called for sharper focus, better execution and bolder cricket from the Shreyas Iyer-led side.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Punjab Kings had defended the lowest-ever total in IPL history \u2014 just 111 runs \u2014 to bowl out KKR for a mere 95 in Mullanpur. Haddin said such a result reinforced the players\u2019 belief in their process and ability to fight back from any position.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI think the one thing it does with the playing group is it re-ensures everything that we're doing \u2014 they start to trust,\u201d Haddin said on the eve of PBKS\u2019 next clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe players started to believe that they could win from any situation. I reckon that is really important as you go deeper into the tournament.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
But the Australian great was quick to point out that this win was only a starting point, not a destination. \u201cIt was a special win. But we're at the stage in the tournament where you've got to make sure you're getting better and better each game. Our wins are starting to become really important with the way the table's congested,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cSo, for us, it's about just building on a little bit of momentum and playing some really brave cricket.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Haddin is pleased with the dynamic nature of Punjab\u2019s batting line-up, filled with aggressive intent and the ability to change the course of a match in a matter of overs. However, he stressed the need for clarity of thought, especially in pressure situations.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe've got a really dynamic batting line-up. They all know their role individually and they can take the game away from the opposition,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cBut when they go out there, it's about clearing the head and executing. You've got to be brave to go deep in this tournament and that's the mindset we want the players to have all the time.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reflecting on the Mullanpur pitch, which offered more assistance to bowlers than most venues this season, Haddin said such conditions were valuable in shaping game awareness for young batters.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI think the one thing that came out of that is understanding conditions. The week was probably different to what we've seen throughout the IPL. You had a bit on offer for the bowlers.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reflecting on the Mullanpur pitch, which offered more assistance to bowlers than most venues this season, Haddin said such conditions were valuable in shaping game awareness for young batters.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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