Starting as a reserve all-rounder, Axar Patel climbed the ranks to become the vice-captain of India's T20I squad and the on-field leader for his IPL franchise, Delhi Capitals, marking an inspiring rise for budding cricketers. In the 2025 IPL season, he unveiled a revamped batting persona, advancing up the order and compiling 263 runs at an eye-catching strike rate of 157.49, though his bowling output dipped, largely due to pitches that favored strokeplay. Patel first entered the IPL auction block in 2013 with a reserve price of ₹10 lakh. The following year, Punjab Kings secured his services for ₹75 lakh, and this collaboration endured for a decade as he was regularly retained. In 2019, Punjab released him, creating an opening for a fresh start. Delhi Capitals then acquired him for ₹5 crore, a figure that doubled to ₹10 crore in 2022 after being retained during the mega-auction. His market value peaked in 2025 when Delhi Capitals named him their top retention pick, lifting his IPL price to ₹16.50 crore. As of the 2026 season, Axar Patel's IPL price remains ₹16.50 crore.