Axar Patel IPL Career

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.

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.

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.

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.

Axar Patel IPL Records

Axar Patel as Bowler

Axar Patel as Batter

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