Axar Patel Biography: Age, Family, Career, Stats and Latest News

Axar Patel has spent over a decade as a dependable all-rounder for India, and in 2026 he added another World Cup medal to his collection. He is part of India’s squad for the ongoing five-match T20I series against the West Indies. This biography covers his early career, IPL years, Test debut, trophies and where he stands now.

Axar Patel at a Glance

• Full name: Akshar Rajeshbhai Patel Wikipedia
• Born: 20 January 1994 in Gujarat Wikipedia
• Age: 32
• Nickname: Bapu Wikipedia
• Role: left-handed batter and slow left-arm orthodox bowler cricket
• Teams: India, Gujarat and Delhi Capitals, whom he captains in the IPL Wikipedia
• T20I shirt number: 20 Wikipedia

A note on birthplace and spelling: Wikipedia now lists Anand as his birthplace, while several older profiles say Nadiad. Both are in Gujarat, so “born in Gujarat” is the safest wording. One profile says the “Axar” spelling came from a school principal’s error on his leaving certificate, though it is not a high-quality source.

Early Career in Gujarat

Axar has played for Gujarat since 2012. He was recognised early: in early 2014 he was named BCCI Under-19 Cricketer of the Year for the 2012-13 season. In the 2013-14 Ranji Trophy, he finished with 369 runs at an average of 46.12 and 29 wickets at 23.58, a strong all-round season. Axar Patel +2

IPL Breakthrough and the 2016 Hat-Trick

His IPL career began with Kings XI Punjab, and an excellent 2014 IPL earned him a place in the Indian ODI squad. He is also remembered for a special spell in 2016. On 1 May 2016, against Gujarat Lions in Rajkot, he took four wickets in five balls, including the only hat-trick of that IPL season. Later, Delhi Capitals bought him at the 2019 auction, and he now captains the franchise. Axar Patel +3

International Debut

He debuted in ODIs on 15 June 2014 against Bangladesh, and in T20Is on 17 July 2015 against Zimbabwe. He was part of India’s 15-man squad for the 2015 World Cup and a stand-by player for the 2019 World Cup. His career had quiet years, and he did not always have a fixed place. Axar Patel +2

The Test Breakthrough in 2021

The big turn came in January 2021, when he was named in India’s Test squad for the series against England. On debut, he became the ninth Indian to take a five-wicket haul on Test debut, and only the second left-arm spinner after Dilip Doshi. The performance changed how selectors saw him: no longer just a limited-overs option, but a genuine Test spinner. WikipediaWikipedia

Trophies and Honours

Axar has been part of several winning squads. Wikipedia lists him as part of the Indian teams that won the 2024 and 2026 T20 World Cups and the 2025 Champions Trophy. He was also in the squads that won the 2018 and 2023 Asia Cups. His infobox also shows a gold medal at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Games. Axar Patel +2

Career Snapshot

Format	Matches	Runs	Wickets
Tests	14	646	55
ODIs	68	783	72
T20Is	71	535	71

These numbers come from cricket.com’s profile, which was last updated in early 2025, so they are out of date. His Test record shows an average of 19.34 with the ball and five five-wicket hauls. Refresh all figures from Cricinfo when you publish. cricketcricket

2026: A Busy Year

Axar has stayed busy in 2026. BCCI’s own video list from January calls him “vice-captain” in a headline about his 3/33 return. He played at the World Cup, and Wikipedia lists his last ODI as 14 July 2026 against England and his last T20I as 17 September 2026 against Afghanistan. bcciWikipedia

In the West Indies Series Squad

India’s new T20I side is captained by Shreyas Iyer for the five-match series against the West Indies, with Tilak Varma as vice-captain. The squad’s all-rounders are Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube and Nitish Kumar Reddy. Axar’s role is usually to bowl in the middle overs, bat around number seven or eight, and add a safe pair of hands in the field. The ongoing series is level at India 2, West Indies 1 after three matches, with two to play. www.chaseyoursport.com +2

Playing Style

Axar bowls flat, accurate left-arm spin that gives batters little room. His bowling tends to be economical, and his batting adds value in the late overs, with a Test fifty record that is better than many specialist bowlers. That balance is why India keeps picking him across formats.

Family

His parents are Rajesh Patel and Pritiben Patel, and he has a brother, Sanship. He married his long-time partner Meha Patel in 2023. soapcentralsoapcentral

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Axar Patel? He is 32, born on 20 January 1994.

Which IPL team does Axar Patel captain? Delhi Capitals.

What did Axar Patel do on his Test debut? He took a five-wicket haul against England in 2021.

What is Axar Patel’s bowling style? Slow left-arm orthodox.