Checked after the completed 22 October 2026 match. Ground: Hagley Oval, Christchurch. The 24 October match is not included.
Axar Patel made his Hagley Oval mark at once. He scored 24 from 14 balls in India’s four-wicket win. He also took one New Zealand wicket for 51 runs.
This is a complete venue record through the cutoff. It covers the 15 earlier men’s T20Is at this ground and the 22 October match. Axar had not played at Hagley Oval before that game.
Quick Stats
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| T20I appearances | 1 |
| Runs / balls faced | 24 / 14 |
| Highest score | 24 |
| Wickets | 1 |
| Runs conceded / legal balls | 51 / 24 |
Men’s T20I Record
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearances in checked scope | 1 |
| Batting innings | 1 |
| Runs / balls faced | 24 / 14 |
| Highest score | 24 |
| Batting average / strike rate | 24.00 / 171.43 |
| Fours / sixes | 3 / 1 |
| Fifties / hundreds | 0 / 0 |
| Bowling innings / wickets | 1 / 1 |
| Economy / best bowling | 12.75 / 1/51 |
| Bowling average / strike rate | 51.00 / 24.00 |
A batting average uses dismissals. A strike rate shows runs per 100 balls. Bowling economy shows runs allowed per six legal balls.
Match-By-Match Record
| Date | Opponent | Batting | Bowling |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2026 | New Zealand | 24 (14), out | 1/51 (4 overs) |
Axar was in India’s XI for the first T20I. He batted at No. 6 and fell at 14.3 overs. His wicket was Finn Allen, caught off his bowling earlier in the New Zealand innings.
What The Record Means For The Second T20I
Axar enters the second game with one useful venue outing. His batting gave India quick runs in the chase. His bowling also brought one key wicket.
That does not promise another score or wicket. His next figures depend on selection, batting time and overs. The second T20I is still future at this cutoff. It adds no stats here.
Record Checks
The old Hagley Oval list has 15 men’s T20Is. None featured India. The 22 October scorecard is the only checked Axar appearance at this ground.
This page uses the exact ground only. Overs were changed to legal balls for rate checks.
FAQs
Has Axar Patel Played At Hagley Oval Before?
No. The 22 October 2026 match was his first checked T20I there.
What Did Axar Score In The First T20I?
He made 24 from 14 balls. He hit three fours and one six.
How Many Wickets Did Axar Take?
He took one wicket. He gave away 51 runs in four overs.
What Is Axar’s Batting Average At Hagley Oval?
His venue batting average is 24.00. He has one dismissal.
Does The 24 October Match Count Yet?
No. It had not started at the cutoff. Future matches add no stats.
