The purpose of the present study was to examine the influence of Super Over experience on competitive anxiety among young cricketers. Competitive cricket frequently exposes players to high-pressure situations, with the Super Over representing one of the most intense and psychologically demanding scenarios. A quantitative pre–post research design was employed for the study. Thirty young cricketers aged 14–19 years, selected from school and cricket academy teams through purposive sampling, participated in the research. Competitive anxiety was assessed using the Sports Competition Anxiety Test (SCAT) before and immediately after a simulated Super Over exposure. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and paired sample t-test. The results revealed a statistically significant increase in anxiety levels following Super Over exposure (t = 19.243, p < 0.05), indicating that such high-pressure situations elevate competitive anxiety among young cricketers. The findings highlight the psychological demands of Super Over scenarios and emphasize the need for structured psychological training and pressure-based practice to help young players manage competitive anxiety effectively.
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