England opener Ben Duckett admitted that he missed an opportunity to take down Axar Patel in the third T20I against India, which ultimately cost them a bigger score. Despite the missed opportunity, Duckett praised the team's aggressive approach under the leadership of head coach Brendon McCullum, who encourages them to go hard no matter the situation. With the series tied at 2-2, England will face another must-win situation in the fourth T20I in Pune. Stay updated with the latest news and live updates of the upcoming IPL 2025 auction on Sportskeeda.
Ben Duckett Misses Opportunity, Praises England's Aggressive Approach
England opener Ben Duckett has acknowledged that he missed an opportunity to punish Indian spinner Axar Patel in the third T20I, leading to a missed chance for a larger score.
Missed Opportunity
Duckett, who scored a vital 43 off 30 balls, regretted not taking advantage of the opportunity to target Patel in the middle overs.
"I missed a bit of a trick to take down Axar Patel in the middle there," said Duckett. "If I had taken him down a bit more, we could have got a bigger score."
Aggressive Approach
Despite the missed opportunity, Duckett praised the team's aggressive approach under head coach Brendon McCullum.
"Baz [Brendon McCullum] tells us to go hard no matter what," said Duckett. "Whether we're chasing or setting a target, we're going to try and take it down. It's a lot of fun to play under him."
Must-Win Situation
With the series tied at 2-2, England face a must-win situation in the fourth T20I in Pune.
"We know it's going to be a tough game, but we're up for it," said Duckett. "We're going to give it everything we've got."
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