Axar Patel IPL Career

Last Modified Apr 2, 2024 23:06 IST
Image Credits / Axar Patel's Instagram
Image Credits / Axar Patel's Instagram

Axar Patel is an Indian all-rounder who plays for the Indian national cricket team and Gujarat at the domestic level. Axar announced his arrival in the IPL with his economical spells, picking up 17 wickets at an economy of just 6.13.

IPL Debut Year2014
RoleAll-rounder
Current IPL TeamDelhi Capitals
Batting StyleLeft-Handed
Bowling StyleLeft-Arm Orthodox
NationalityIndian
Current Auction PriceINR 9 crore
Last IPL season runs/wickets283/11

Axar Patel IPL Teams from 2014-24

Axar Patel was bought by Mumbai Indians for IPL 2013 but warmed the bench throughout the season. He got his opportunity when Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) purchased him in the mega auction 2014 as an uncapped player.

Axar was an integral part of George Bailey's Punjab restructuring the franchise. The team finished on the top of the points table with 11 wins from 14 matches but lost back-to-back matches against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the final.

Axar had a terrific start to his IPL career, bagging 17 wickets at an economy of 6.13 in his first season. He finished as Punjab's second-highest wicket-taker in that season behind fast bowler Sandeep Sharma (18).

He showed potent with the bat in the next season with 206 runs in 12 innings at a strike rate of 103.33 in Punjab's lower middle order. He picked 13 wickets in the 2015 and 2016 seasons respectively. The tally went up to 15 wickets in 14 matches at an economy of 7.54 in IPL 2017.

Axar Patel was the lone player to be retained by the Punjab outfit ahead of the 2018 mega IPL Auction. The Gujarat all-rounder was signed for INR 6.75 crore.

Notwithstanding his heavy amount, the bowling all-rounder had a dip in performance. In IPL 2018, Axar scored 80 runs in eight innings at a strike rate of 115.94 and picked just three wickets at an economy rate of 8.38.

He was released from the franchise ahead of the IPL 2019 auction. Delhi Capitals acquired the player's services for the 2019 season for INR 5 crore. He was the second-choice player retained by the Capitals ahead of IPL 2022 for INR 9 crore.

Axar kicked off IPL 2022 with 38 runs off 17 balls against Mumbai Indians in their first match to pull off a spectacular chase of 178. He was involved in an unbroken stand of 75 with Lalit Yadav as Delhi won by four wickets and 10 balls to spare. Axar was retained by the Capitals for IPL 2023 for his all-round brilliance and the all-rounder scored 283 runs and picked 11 wickets for them. Axar will be looking forward to having a successful campaign for the Capitals and aiming to help the team in their quest for their maiden IPL trophy.

Axar Patel IPL Auction Price

Axar Patel was bought by the Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2013 auction for INR 20 lakhs. However, it was after the Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) bagged the all-rounder for INR 75 lakhs, the all-rounder reaped rewards for the franchise. Axar has been retained by his current franchise Delhi Capitals ahead of IPL 2024 for INR 9 crores.

YearPriceTeam
2024INR 9 croreDelhi Capitals
2023INR 9 croreDelhi Capitals
2022INR 9 croreDelhi Capitals
2021INR 5 croreDelhi Capitals
2020INR 5 croreDelhi Capitals
2019INR 5 croreDelhi Capitals
2018INR 6.75 croreKings XI Punjab
2017INR 75 lakhKings XI Punjab
2016INR 75 lakhKings XI Punjab
2015INR 75 lakhKings XI Punjab
2014INR 75 lakhKings XI Punjab
2013INR 10 lakhMumbai Indians

Axar Patel IPL Wickets Year-wise

Axar Patel impressed everyone with his economical spells on his IPL debut in 2014. He has taken 112 wickets in IPL as of 2023.

YearMatchesInnsOversRunsWicketsAverageEcoBBI4W5W
20231413473381130.737.192/1300
2022131343321653.507.472/1000
20211212463061520.406.653/2100
2020151551327936.336.412/1800
20191414513641036.407.132/2200
20189826218372.668.381/2100
20171414483621524.137.543/1100
2016141447.53881329.848.114/2110
2015141446.43921330.158.402/1100
20141717664051723.826.133/2400
Overall136134472.3342111230.777.234/2110

Axar Patel IPL Runs Year-wise

Axar Patel has improvised on his batting, upgraded from a bowling all-rounder to a proper all-rounder, and scored 1418 runs in 136 matches. He scored his maiden IPL half-century against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2023.

YearMatchesInnsNORunsHSAverageSR100s50s
2023141332835428.30139.4101
20221310618242*45.50151.6700
2021126140128.0086.9500
202015911174214.62137.6400
2019141261102618.3312500
2018982801913.33115.9400
2017141352274428.37140.1200
20161410311136*15.85144.1500
20151412320640*22.88118.3900
201417826242*10.33103.3300
Overall1361013214185420.56128.8300

Axar Patel IPL Records

Won Emerging Player of the Year Award2014

Axar Patel as Bowler

MatchesInningsWicketsAverageEconomy4-wicket Haul
13613411230.777.231

Axar Patel as Batter

MatchesInningsRunsAverageS/R50/100
136101141820.56128.831/0

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FAQs

A. Axar Patel started playing IPL in 2014 for the Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings).

A. Axar Patel has scored 1418 runs in 136 matches as of IPL 2023.

A. Axar Patel’s auction price for IPL 2024 is INR 9 crores. 

A. Axar Patel was in the Mumbai Indians’ camp in 2013 but did not get game time. He has represented the Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) for 5 seasons and is currently playing for the Delhi Capitals.

A. Axar Patel won the ‘Emerging Player of the Year’ award in 2014 with the Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings).

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