Axar Patel Player Profile
Axar Patel, an Indian cricketer born in 1994, is renowned for his left-arm spin bowling and handy lower-order batsman. He made his international debut in 2014 against Bangladesh and has since become a regular player in the Indian team, known for his economical bowling and ability to contribute crucial runs down the order. His accuracy and ability to bowl in tight situations have made him a valuable asset in limited-overs cricket.
Axar Patel started his career in domestic cricket, representing Gujarat. His consistent performances in the domestic circuit caught the attention of IPL franchises, and he was picked up by the Mumbai Indians in 2013. Later, he played for the Punjab Kings and is currently a crucial player for the Delhi Capitals in the IPL. His contributions with both bat and ball have been instrumental in his team's success.
| Player Name | Axar Patel |
| Birth Date | 1994-01-20 |
| Nationality | IND |
| T20I Debut | - |
| Jersey No | 97 |
| Batting Style | LH |
| Bowling Style | H |
| Player Role | All-Rounder |
Axar Patel T20 Stats
Axar Patel's T20 stats clearly reflect his all-round capabilities. He has played 217 matches, scoring 1,688 runs at an average of 17.37 and a strike rate of 124.14. With four half-centuries to his name, his highest score is 65. As a bowler, he has taken 164 wickets at an average of 27.00 and an economy rate of 7.25. In the IPL, Patel has been a consistent performer, having taken 117 wickets in 125 matches with a bowling average of 31.17 and an economy rate of 7.48.
He has also contributed valuable runs with the bat, making him a sought-after all-rounder in the tournament. Patel held the record for most wickets by a left-arm spinner in a single IPL season when he took 27 wickets in the 2003 season. In T20Is, Axar Patel has featured in 40 matches for India, taking 37 wickets with a bowling average of 29.24 and an economy rate of 7.36. His ability to control the flow of runs and take crucial wickets during this phase of the game is invaluable.
Batting Stats Overall
| MAT | INN | Runs | HS | AVG | SR | 50's | 100's | 4's | 6's |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | 31 | 361 | 65 | 19 | 144.4 | 1 | 0 | 27 | 16 |
Batting Stats vs Opponent
| Team | MAT | INN | Runs | HS | AVG | SR | 50's | 100's | 4's | 6's |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0* | 0 | -99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Australia | 8 | 8 | 39 | 31 | 9.75 | -0.02 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Bangladesh | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 116.67 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| England | 3 | 3 | 24 | 17 | 24 | -0.05 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Ireland | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0* | 0 | -99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Netherlands | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0* | 0 | -99 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New Zealand | 5 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 8 | -0.01 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Pakistan | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 66.67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| South Africa | 11 | 11 | 44 | 10 | 14.67 | -0.02 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Sri Lanka | 4 | 4 | 117 | 65 | 117 | -0.23 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 7 |
| West Indies | 7 | 7 | 69 | 20* | 17.25 | -0.07 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| Zimbabwe | 6 | 6 | 51 | 20* | 25.5 | -0.05 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
Bowling Stats Overall
| MAT | WKT | BBF | AVG | SR | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | 49 | 3/9 | 24.2 | 19.98 | 0 | 0 |
Bowling Stats vs Opponent
| Team | MAT | WKT | BBF | AVG | SR | 4W | 10W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | 3 | 4 | 2/17 | 16 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Australia | 8 | 14 | 3/13 | 13.36 | 12.86 | 0 | 0 |
| Bangladesh | 1 | 0 | 0/6 | 0 | 0 | ||
| England | 3 | 0 | 0/23 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Ireland | 2 | 0 | 0/12 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Netherlands | 1 | 2 | 2/18 | 9 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| New Zealand | 5 | 6 | 3/9 | 20.83 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Pakistan | 1 | 0 | 0/21 | 0 | 0 | ||
| South Africa | 11 | 6 | 1/0 | 44.33 | 29.83 | 0 | 0 |
| Sri Lanka | 4 | 3 | 2/19 | 34.33 | 28 | 0 | 0 |
| West Indies | 7 | 7 | 3/0 | 22.29 | 15.43 | 0 | 0 |
| Zimbabwe | 6 | 7 | 3/17 | 19.86 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
Axar Patel T20 World Cup Stats
Axar Patel has participated in two T20 World Cups: the 2016 edition in India and the 2021 edition played in the UAE. Though he only played one match in 2016, Axar Patel showcased his potential in the 2021 tournament. Bowling with exceptional control and accuracy in the middle overs, he claimed five wickets in just three matches at an impressive average of 18.40 and an exceptional economy rate of 5.75. This impactful performance in the 2021 T20 World Cup solidified his position as a valuable asset for the Indian team in major international tournaments.