Axar Patel IPL: A look at career and record
Published on: Feb 11, 2023 4:02 pm IST|Updated on: Feb 14, 2023 10:35 am IST
Axar Patel, the left-arm spinner and all-rounder from Gujarat, rose to prominence in the Indian Premier League (IPL) after his maiden IPL contract with Mumbai Indians in 2013. He played for the Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) for two seasons, making a name for himself in the competition and attracting the attention of the Delhi Capitals, who signed him for a hefty Rs 5 crore ahead of the 2019 IPL season.
Axar Patel IPL
Axar’s numbers in IPL 2022 were a little disappointing, with just 6 wickets in 13 games, but he still managed to hold his economy rate to under 7.5 runs per over. He will be looking to bounce back in IPL 2023 and make a bigger impact with both bat and ball.
Axar’s all-round skills have been a valuable addition to the Delhi Capitals. He has provided stability with his economical spin-bowling and has contributed with the bat when required. Axar’s success in Test cricket for India in 2021, where he scalped 27 wickets in just 3 Tests against England, has only boosted his confidence and reputation.
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In IPL 2020, Axar’s economical left-arm spin-bowling was crucial for the Delhi Capitals as they marched into the final. He continued his good form in IPL 2021, helping the team reach the playoffs. The Delhi Capitals showed faith in Axar by retaining him ahead of the TATA IPL 2022 auction, and the all-rounder will be looking to repay that faith with some impressive performances in the upcoming season.
Axar Patel IPL career so far has been a mixed bag, with some great performances punctuated by periods of mediocrity. In his debut season with Mumbai Indians in 2013, he played only three games, picking up two wickets. He had a better outing in 2014 with KXIP, where he played 17 games and took 17 wickets.
Axar’s breakthrough season came in 2015, when he played 14 games for KXIP, picking up 13 wickets and scoring 206 runs with the bat. He continued his good form the following season, with 15 wickets in 14 games. However, his performances dipped in the 2018 and 2019 seasons, where he managed only 6 and 10 wickets respectively.
Batting & Fielding
| Year | Mat | No | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s | CT | ST |
| Career | 122 | 29 | 1135 | 44 | 19.24 | 881 | 128.83 | 0 | 0 | 67 | 54 | 52 | 0 |
| 2022 | 13 | 6 | 182 | 42* | 45.50 | 120 | 151.67 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 0 |
| 2021 | 12 | 1 | 40 | 12 | 8.00 | 46 | 86.95 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 15 | 1 | 117 | 42 | 14.62 | 85 | 137.64 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 14 | 6 | 110 | 26 | 18.33 | 88 | 125.00 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 0 |
| 2018 | 9 | 2 | 80 | 19 | 13.33 | 69 | 115.94 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 14 | 5 | 227 | 44 | 28.37 | 162 | 140.12 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 0 |
| 2016 | 14 | 3 | 111 | 36* | 15.85 | 77 | 144.15 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 14 | 3 | 206 | 40* | 22.88 | 174 | 118.39 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 0 |
| 2014 | 17 | 2 | 62 | 42* | 10.33 | 60 | 103.33 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
Bowling
| Year | Mat | Balls | Runs | WKTS | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4W | 5W |
| Career | 122 | 2553 | 3083 | 101 | 4/21 | 30.52 | 7.25 | 25.28 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 13 | 258 | 321 | 6 | 2/10 | 53.50 | 7.47 | 43.00 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 12 | 276 | 306 | 15 | 3/21 | 20.40 | 6.65 | 18.40 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 15 | 306 | 327 | 9 | 2/18 | 36.33 | 6.41 | 34.00 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 14 | 306 | 364 | 10 | 2/22 | 36.40 | 7.13 | 30.60 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 9 | 156 | 218 | 3 | 1/21 | 72.66 | 8.38 | 52.00 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 14 | 288 | 362 | 15 | 3/11 | 24.13 | 7.54 | 19.20 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 14 | 287 | 388 | 13 | 4/21 | 29.84 | 8.11 | 22.07 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 14 | 280 | 392 | 13 | 2/11 | 30.15 | 8.40 | 21.53 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 17 | 396 | 405 | 17 | 3/24 | 23.82 | 6.13 | 23.29 | 0 | 0 |
Despite the ups and downs in his IPL career, Axar has consistently been an economical bowler, never going at an average of more than 8 runs per over in any season. This is a testament to his control and accuracy with the ball. With the bat, Axar has been more of a finisher, hitting 54 sixes in his IPL career so far.
Axar Patel has been a valuable asset to the Delhi Capitals and has made a name for himself in the IPL. With his confidence high following his impressive performances in Test cricket, Axar will be a player to watch out for in IPL 2023. His economical spin-bowling and handy contributions with the bat make him a valuable all-rounder, and Delhi Capitals will be hoping he can replicate his success from the previous seasons.
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