Abstract: This study examined the relationship of self-talk team player achievement, with a particular focus on the context of sports. It comes at a time when economic challenges, compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic, have necessitated careful budgetary allocations in Sri Lanka and other nations. The study highlights the importance of strategic fund allocation in the sports sector, emphasizing the need for cost-effective techniques that offer substantial benefits to sports performance. The research underscores the pivotal role of psychological factors in enhancing achievements, with a special emphasis on self-talk. Additionally it was furthermore analyzed whether gender moderates the relationship of self-talk and perceived achievement. Drawing from an extensive literature review, the study establishes the positive correlation between self-talk and achievement across various domains. This positive relationship has been consistently demonstrated in research across sports, education, and professional settings. The impact of self-talk on self-efficacy and performance is grounded in Albert Bandura's self-efficacy theory. The study's methodology involved a cross-sectional approach, utilizing a questionnaire to collect data from individual team players in Sri Lanka. The results revealed a strong positive correlation between self-talk and perceived team achievement, confirming the critical role of self-talk in sports performance. The findings are consistent with prior research, demonstrating that self-talk contributes to improved self-confidence, stress management, enhanced communication, self-motivation, resilience, team cohesion, and accountability. These psychological factors are essential for team success, promoting positive mindset, and effective collaboration. The study emphasizes the importance of psychological interventions in enhancing player achievements and, by extension, team performance. In conclusion, this research highlights the significant influence of self-talk on tea