Axar Patel
400 matches · 18 Apr 2014 to 24 Oct 2026
- Full name
- Akshar Rajeshbhai Patel
- Born
- 20 Jan 1994, Nadiad
- Age
- 32 years
- Role
- All-rounder
- Batting
- Left-handed
- Bowling
- Slow left-arm orthodox
Akshar Rajeshbhai Patel (born 20 January 1994) is an Indian international cricketer. He plays for the Indian national team as an all-rounder in all the three formats. He is a left-handed batter and slow left-arm orthodox bowler. Patel represents Gujarat in domestic cricket and captains Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League. He was part of the Indian teams that won the 2024 and 2026 T20 World Cups and the 2025 Champions Trophy.
He made his ODI debut on 15 June 2014 against Bangladesh. He was selected in India's 15-man squad for the 2015 Cricket World Cup held in Australia and New Zealand. He made his Test debut for India against England on 13 February 2021, where he took 7 wickets. He became the ninth bowler for India to take a five-wicket haul on debut in Test cricket.
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Axar Patel: career summary
Axar Patel is an all-rounder from India, born on 20 Jan 1994 in Nadiad. Axar Patel has played 400 matches on CricInto's records, from 18 Apr 2014 to 24 Oct 2026, for India, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat, Durham and Kings XI Punjab.
In the Indian Premier League (177 matches, 2014–2026): 2,089 runs in 135 innings at an average of 21.76 and a strike rate of 133.74, with 0 hundreds and 4 fifties (highest score 66); 139 wickets at an average of 31.88 and an economy rate of 7.43 (best 4/21).
In T20Is (107 matches, 2015–2026): 805 runs in 69 innings at an average of 16.43 and a strike rate of 128.80, with 0 hundreds and 1 fifty (highest score 65); 105 wickets at an average of 23.87 and an economy rate of 7.87 (best 3/9).
In ODIs (74 matches, 2014–2026): 918 runs in 52 innings at an average of 23.54 and a strike rate of 92.26, with 0 hundreds and 4 fifties (highest score 64*); 80 wickets at an average of 32.74 and an economy rate of 4.54 (best 4/62).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 15 | 24 | 4 | 688 | 84 | 34.40 | 1297 | 53.05 | 0 | 4 | 73 | 20 | 1 |
| ODI | 74 | 52 | 13 | 918 | 64* | 23.54 | 995 | 92.26 | 0 | 4 | 58 | 32 | 3 |
| T20I | 107 | 69 | 20 | 805 | 65 | 16.43 | 625 | 128.80 | 0 | 1 | 55 | 31 | 4 |
| Indian Premier League | 177 | 135 | 39 | 2089 | 66 | 21.76 | 1562 | 133.74 | 0 | 4 | 146 | 100 | 9 |
| Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | 23 | 19 | 5 | 484 | 70* | 34.57 | 378 | 128.04 | 0 | 2 | 39 | 15 | 3 |
| Specsavers County Championship | 4 | 7 | 1 | 147 | 95* | 24.50 | 183 | 80.33 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 2 | 2 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 15 | 29 | 443.2 | 1121 | 57 | 6/38 | 19.67 | 2.53 | 46.67 | 2 | 5 |
| ODI | 74 | 69 | 576.4 | 2619 | 80 | 4/62 | 32.74 | 4.54 | 43.25 | 1 | 0 |
| T20I | 107 | 99 | 318.2 | 2506 | 105 | 3/9 | 23.87 | 7.87 | 18.19 | 0 | 0 |
| Indian Premier League | 177 | 173 | 596.3 | 4431 | 139 | 4/21 | 31.88 | 7.43 | 25.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | 23 | 23 | 82 | 464 | 18 | 2/13 | 25.78 | 5.66 | 27.33 | 0 | 0 |
| Specsavers County Championship | 4 | 7 | 99.4 | 235 | 18 | 7/54 | 13.06 | 2.36 | 33.22 | 0 | 1 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 2026 | IND vs NZ T20I | 11 (9) | 0/28 (4) |
| 22 Oct 2026 | IND vs NZ T20I | 24 (14) | 1/51 (4) |
| 17 Oct 2026 | IND vs WI T20I | DNB | - |
| 14 Oct 2026 | IND vs WI T20I | 3 (5) | 1/45 (4) |
| 11 Oct 2026 | IND vs WI T20I | 20 (14) | 1/33 (3) |
| 9 Oct 2026 | IND vs WI T20I | DNB | 0/63 (3.3) |
| 6 Oct 2026 | IND vs WI T20I | DNB | 2/26 (3.1) |
| 3 Oct 2026 | IND vs PAK T20I | 1* (1) | 2/29 (4) |
| 1 Oct 2026 | IND vs SL T20I | 8 (13) | 2/8 (3) |
| 22 Sept 2026 | IND vs JAP T20I | DNB | 0/7 (2) |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Axar Patel scored in the Indian Premier League?
Axar Patel has scored 2,089 runs in the Indian Premier League, at an average of 21.76.
How many wickets has Axar Patel taken in the Indian Premier League?
Axar Patel has taken 139 wickets in the Indian Premier League, with best figures of 4/21.
How many runs has Axar Patel scored in T20Is?
Axar Patel has scored 805 runs in T20Is, at an average of 16.43.
How many wickets has Axar Patel taken in T20Is?
Axar Patel has taken 105 wickets in T20Is, with best figures of 3/9.
How many runs has Axar Patel scored in ODIs?
Axar Patel has scored 918 runs in ODIs, at an average of 23.54.
How many wickets has Axar Patel taken in ODIs?
Axar Patel has taken 80 wickets in ODIs, with best figures of 4/62.
What is Axar Patel's highest score?
Axar Patel's highest score is 95*, in the Specsavers County Championship (not out).
How old is Axar Patel?
Axar Patel was born on 20 Jan 1994 in Nadiad, and is 32 years old.
Which teams has Axar Patel played for?
India (2014–2026), Delhi Capitals (2019–2026), Gujarat (2018–2023), Durham (2018) and Kings XI Punjab (2014–2018).