Akash ripped through CSK\u2019s top order with figures of 3-26, dismissing skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson, and Urvil Patel to leave the visitors struggling early on a fiery red-soil pitch.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
After the magical performance, the youngster said that he constantly motivates himself mentally during pressure situations and believes preparation is the key to succeeding at the highest level.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIf I am under pressure or something like that, I keep telling myself things that give me motivation to perform well at this level. If you work hard, you get satisfaction. Whether you play or not, you are ready for the match,\" Akash said in a video released by IPL on X.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cAnd if you work hard, you know that when my chance comes, I have to seize it. I get satisfaction from hard work. For me, the most important thing is hard work because it\u2019s in my hands. If I don\u2019t do that, I can\u2019t expect myself to go to the match and perform. That will never happen,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Akash also explained his animated \u201cchit-from-pocket\u201d celebration, saying it symbolised confidence and self-motivation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI think this is basically \u2018Aki on Fire\u2019. It\u2019s about how Aki on Fire knows how to take wickets,\u201d Akash said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Akash further stressed the importance of understanding strengths and weaknesses in the T20 format and credited conversations within the team setup for boosting his confidence.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe understanding is that in a T20 game, you have to understand what your strength is, but at the same time, what your opponent\u2019s weaknesses are. This chit-chat is giving me confidence. For me, this is the mantra,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Akash further stressed the importance of understanding strengths and weaknesses in the T20 format and credited conversations within the team setup for boosting his confidence.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Marsh smashed a scintillating 90 off just 38 balls, while Josh Inglis made 36 and Nicholas Pooran finished unbeaten on 32 off 17 balls as LSG chased down the target in just 16.4 overs to register their fourth win of the season.<\/p>\r\n\r\n