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Axar Patel an Indian Cricketer who is known for his left arm orthodox spin bowling and lower order batting. This all rounder player made his debut for the Men In Blue team in 2014 and quickly impressed fans with his consistent and dynamic performances.
Axar who has the ability to score good with bat is also known for his economical bowling in the limited overs cricket that aids in limiting the opponent’s team score and also breaking the partnerships.
Axar has been performing outstanding in the ongoing world cup, with a recent semi-final match against England he took down the England’s batting lineup with his best figure of 3/23 and an economy rate of 5.80 runs. In the coming finale match he would be the key figure to look for to dismantle the African batting lineup.
So here is the breakdown of the stats and records of Axar Patel vs South Africa in the T20 World Cup, where he has faced African players in the head to head.
Axar Patel vs South Africa T20 Stats
Batting Stats Overall
| Mat | Inns | NO | 100s | 50s | Ducks | 4s | 6s | HS | Runs | Avg | S/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 44 | 14.67 | 107.32 |
Axar has faced South Africa in a total of 11 matches where he has scored 44 staying unbeaten with four Not Out. Though he could not hit any half century or century While playing in the lower order for the Men in Blue team. He has still smashed four boundaries,Scoring it with an strike rate of 107.32 and average of 14.67.
Bowling Stats Overall
| Mat | Inns | O | M | R | W | 4w | Best | Avg | S/R | E/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 10 | 29.5 | 0 | 266 | 6 | 0 | 1/16 | 44.33 | 29.83 | 8.92 |
Patel’s bowling stats against South Africa underlines his effectiveness as a left arm spinner. Over the course of 11 matches against South Africa, he had bowled in the 10 innings where he had conceded a total of 266 runs while taking 6 wickets. He has also achieved his best bowling figure of 1/16 in 29.5 overs delivery. Despite not achieving any four-wicket hauls, he maintains a bowling average of 44.33. His strike rate stands at 29.83, and his economy rate is 8.92, reflecting his capability to contain the opposition while picking up crucial wickets.
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Axar Patel vs South Africa Match By Match Stats and Records
Axar Patel vs South Africa: Batting performance
| Match | Innings | Date | M/Inns | Posn | Versus | Ground | How Dismissed | Runs | B/F | S/R | Aggr | Avg | S/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 02/10/2015 | 1st | 7 | South Africa | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium | not out | 2* | 3 | 66.67 | 2 | 66.67 | |
| 4 | 3 | 05/10/2015 | 1st | 7 | South Africa | Barabati Stadium | c F du Plessis b J A Morkel | 9 | 12 | 75.00 | 11 | 11.00 | 73.33 |
| 11 | 7 | 24/02/2018 | 1st | 8 | South Africa | Newlands | not out | 1* | 1 | 100.00 | 12 | 12.00 | 75.00 |
| 16 | 09/06/2022 | 1st | – | South Africa | Arun Jaitley Stadium | did not bat | – | – | – | 12 | 12.00 | 75.00 | |
| 17 | 11 | 12/06/2022 | 1st | 6 | South Africa | Barabati Stadium | b A Nortje | 10 | 11 | 90.91 | 22 | 11.00 | 81.48 |
| 18 | 12 | 14/06/2022 | 1st | 7 | South Africa | Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy Cricket Stadium | not out | 5* | 2 | 250.00 | 27 | 13.50 | 93.10 |
| 19 | 13 | 17/06/2022 | 1st | 7 | South Africa | Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium | not out | 8* | 4 | 200.00 | 35 | 17.50 | 106.06 |
| 20 | 19/06/2022 | 1st | – | South Africa | M Chinnaswamy Stadium | did not bat | – | – | – | 35 | 17.50 | 106.06 | |
| 30 | 28/09/2022 | 2nd | – | South Africa | Greenfield International Stadium | did not bat | – | – | – | 35 | 17.50 | 106.06 | |
| 31 | 02/10/2022 | 1st | – | South Africa | Barsapara Cricket Stadium | did not bat | – | – | – | 35 | 17.50 | 106.06 | |
| 32 | 19 | 04/10/2022 | 2nd | 6 | South Africa | Holkar Cricket Stadium | c †Q de Kock b W D Parnell | 9 | 8 | 112.50 | 44 | 14.67 | 107.32 |
Axar Patel batting Performances across different venues has contributed significantly when the team needed his scores. In total of 11 matches where he has batted in 7 innings, mostly remaining as unbeaten. He has achieved a highest score of 10 facing 11 balls against South Africa in the Barabati stadium. He has accumulated a total of 44 runs with an average of 14.67 and a strike rate of 107.32. He has delivered notable performances while providing crucial runs in the tight situations.
Axar Patel vs South Africa: Bowling Performance
| Match | Date | M/Inns | Versus | Ground | Batsman Dismissed | Overs | Wickets | S/R | E/R | Wkts | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 02/10/2015 | 2nd | South Africa | Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium | 4.0 | 0/45 | 11.25 | ||||
| 4 | 05/10/2015 | 2nd | South Africa | Barabati Stadium | F Behardien (lbw) | 3.0 | 1/17 | 42.00 | 8.86 | 1 | 62.00 |
| 11 | 24/02/2018 | 2nd | South Africa | Newlands | 1.0 | 0/16 | 48.00 | 9.75 | 78.00 | ||
| 16 | 09/06/2022 | 2nd | South Africa | Arun Jaitley Stadium | Q de Kock (c Ishan Kishan) | 4.0 | 1/40 | 36.00 | 9.83 | 2 | 59.00 |
| 17 | 12/06/2022 | 2nd | South Africa | Barabati Stadium | 1.0 | 0/19 | 39.00 | 10.54 | 68.50 | ||
| 18 | 14/06/2022 | 2nd | South Africa | Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy Cricket Stadium | T Bavuma (c Avesh Khan) | 4.0 | 1/28 | 34.00 | 9.71 | 3 | 55.00 |
| 19 | 17/06/2022 | 2nd | South Africa | Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium | L Ngidi (c R D Gaikwad) | 3.5 | 1/19 | 31.25 | 8.83 | 4 | 46.00 |
| 30 | 28/09/2022 | 1st | South Africa | Greenfield International Stadium | W D Parnell (c S A Yadav) | 4.0 | 1/16 | 29.80 | 8.05 | 5 | 40.00 |
| 31 | 02/10/2022 | 2nd | South Africa | Barsapara Cricket Stadium | A K Markram (b) | 4.0 | 1/53 | 28.83 | 8.77 | 6 | 42.17 |
| 32 | 04/10/2022 | 1st | South Africa | Holkar Cricket Stadium | 1.0 | 0/13 | 29.83 | 8.92 | 44.33 |
Axar Patel’s bowling performance against South Africa showcases his ability to contribute significantly as a bowler. Starting Against South Africa on 2 October 2, 2015, at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, he bowled 4 overs with figures of 0/45. Following this bowling of 10 innings he has taken some crucial wickets for his team, dismantling the batting lineup of Africa Q de Kock, A K Markram and L Ngidi.
Patel has maintained a lower economy rate while not conceding many runs he has saved the team both on batting as well as the bowling front. Despite limited opportunities, his consistent batting and ability to stay at the crease underscore his role as a dependable lower-order batsman. And as a key bowler he will be what team India needs to lift the ICC trophy after a wait of 10 years.
With both teams being unbeaten in the ongoing T20 World cup it would be interesting to note which team lifts the trophy or which team goes straight back while packing.
