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Patel's Cricket Rise: From Fringe Player to National Star
4 Feb
Summary
- Axar Patel debuted at 18, gaining prominence in his second season.
- He excelled in the IPL for Kings XI Punjab with wickets and runs.
- Patel has a strong record in ODIs, earning national limited-overs selection.

Gujarat's Axar Patel embarked on his professional cricket career at the young age of 18. He made his debut in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and followed with his Ranji Trophy appearance in November 2012.
Patel truly captured attention in his subsequent season, demonstrating significant contributions with both bat and ball. His early IPL career with Mumbai Indians saw limited opportunities, but a move to Kings XI Punjab marked a turning point.
During his tenure with Kings XI Punjab, Patel's performance flourished. In his debut season for the franchise, he claimed 17 wickets and provided valuable lower-order batting support. Across 59 IPL matches, he has accumulated 58 wickets at an average of 26.67.




