Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer (All-rounder) |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 20/01/1994 |
| Age | 32 years |
| Birthplace | Anand, Gujarat |
Latest News about Akshar Patel
20/03/2026
Akshar Patel played his recent T20 match against New Zealand at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India, on 20th March 2026. The match was part of the ongoing international series between India and New Zealand.
20/11/2025
Akshar Patel played his recent Test match against South Africa at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, India, on 20th November 2025. He scored 16 runs off 45 balls in that match, contributing to India's Test campaign against South Africa.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Akshar Rajeshbhai Patel |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' (183 cm) |
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| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
Career
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| Jersey Number | #20 (India, IPL) | ||||||
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| Batting Style | Left-handed | ||||||
| Bowling Style | Slow left-arm orthodox | ||||||
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| Current Role | Vice-captain of Indian T20I team; Captain of Delhi Capitals |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Started cricket at age 13. | |
| 2. At 17, captained Kheda district’s U-19 team; missed training for three days, apologized, and did seven sprints as punishment. | |
| 3. In second first-class match against Delhi in November 2013, took 6/55 in first innings. | |
| 4. Part of Indian teams that won 2024 and 2026 T20 World Cups and 2025 Champions Trophy. | |
| 5. Currently vice-captain of Indian T20I team. | |
| 6. Took a hat-trick in IPL 2016 (first and only of that season) on 1 May 2016 against Gujarat Lions while playing for Kings XI Punjab. | |
| 7. Became the first Indian spinner to take 100 T20I wickets. | |
| 8. Scored 66 runs against GT in 2024 (highest IPL score). | |
| 9. Best bowling record in IPL is 4/21 against GL in 2016. |