Axar Patel Biography: Height, Awards, Age, Net Worth, Wife, Children, Education

Akshar Rajeshbhai Patel, popularly known as Axar Patel, was born on 20 January 1994. He is an Indian international cricketer known for his left-arm spin bowling and all-round performances.

He has represented India across all formats and plays for the Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Profile

• Full Name: Akshar Rajeshbhai Patel
• Stage Name: Axar Patel
• Born: 20 January 1994
• Age: 31 years old
• Birthplace: Anand, Gujarat, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Occupation: Cricketer
• Height: 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
• Parent: Rajeshbhai Patel, Pritiben Patel
• Siblings: Sanship Patel, Shivangi Patel
• Spouse: Meha Patel
• Children: Haksh Patel
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $6 million

Early Life And Education

Axar Patel was born on 20 January 1994 in Anand, Gujarat. He is 31 years old. He comes from a Hindu Gujarati family and belongs to the Patel community.

His father is Rajeshbhai Patel and his mother is Pritiben Patel. He has a brother named Sanship Patel and a sister named Shivangi Patel.

He studied engineering briefly at Dharmsinh Desai University in Nadiad before deciding to pursue a full-time career in cricket.

Career

Axar Patel made his debut in the Indian Premier League in 2014 with Kings XI Punjab and was named the Greg Michel that year.

His consistent performances earned him a place in the Indian national team, making his ODI debut in 2014, T20I debut in 2015, and Test debut in 2021.

In Test cricket, he made a remarkable impact with a five-wicket haul on debut.

Axar has become a regular part of India’s white-ball squad and played key roles in important tournaments, including India’s victory in the 2024 T20 World Cup and the 2025 Champions Trophy.

In the IPL, he currently plays for and captains the Delhi Capitals. Known for his economical bowling, lower-order batting, and calm temperament, Axar Patel is considered one of the most reliable all-rounders in Indian cricket.

Awards and Nominations

• IPL Emerging Player of the Tournament (2014)
• BCCI Under-19 Cricketer of the Year (2014)
• Player of the Series – T20Is against Australia (2022)
• Consistent performance across formats since debut

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @akshar.patel
• Facebook handle: Akshar Patel
• Twitter handle: @akshar2026

Personal Life

Indian international cricketer Axar Patel is currently married to Meha Patel, a dietician and nutritionist.

They got married on 26 January 2023. On 19 December 2024, the couple welcomed their first child, a son named Haksh Patel.

Regarding his height, Axar Patel is 6 feet 0 inches tall which is approximately (183 cm). There are no known previous romantic relationships before his marriage.

Career Highlights

• ODI debut for India – 2014
• T20I debut – 2015
• Test debut – 2021
• IPL debut – 2014 with Kings XI Punjab
• Captain of Delhi Capitals – IPL 2025
• Key member of India’s 2024 T20 World Cup and 2025 Champions Trophy winning teams

Net Worth

Axar Patel has an estimated net worth of around $6 million (₹49 crore). His income comes from annual salary from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), IPL contract with Delhi Capitals, where he earns approximately ₹16.5 crore per season, and brand endorsements including boAt, JSW Sports, CoinSwitch, and Jio. Personal investments and appearances have also contributed to his net worth.