Axar Patel vs Washington Sundar - comparing their stats after 26 ODIs

Team India all-rounder Axar Patel was not picked in the 15-man squad for the three-match ODI series against South Africa, which begins on Sunday, November 30. The Delhi Capitals (DC) star has been a crucial member of the white-ball squads in recent times. In fact, the 31-year-old played significant roles in India's T20 World Cup 2024 and Champions Trophy 2025 triumphs.

The BCCI has not released any official statement on the move to not pick Axar in the Men in Blue squad for the ODIs against the Proteas. Some experts are of the opinion that he has been rested ahead of the T20Is. However, there are also some cricket pundits who believe that Axar has been dropped in favor of Ravindra Jadeja, who was not part of the Australia series.

In his feature, we compare the left-arm spinner's stats with those of another spin bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar. Since Sundar has played 26 ODIs, we compare his stats with those of Axar after the latter had also played 26 ODIs.

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Axar Patel vs Washington Sundar - Who has more wickets and a better average after 26 ODIs?

After 26 ODIs, Axar had 31 wickets to his name at an average of 29.41. Of his scalps at that stage, 11 came in five ODIs against Sri Lanka at an average of 18.09. He had also picked up eight wickets in six ODIs against Zimbabwe at an average of 23 and five scalps in four ODIs against South Africa, averaging 39.

In 26 ODIs, Sundar has claimed 29 wickets at an average of 26.34. Of his scalps, six have come in six matches against Sri Lanka at an average of 28.33. He has also picked up five wickets in three matches against South Africa at an average of 22.60 and five wickets in four matches against Australia at an average of 28.60.

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Axar Patel vs Washington Sundar - Who has a better economy rate after 26 ODIs?

After 26 ODIs, Axar had an economy rate of 4.40. The left-arm spinner had an economy rate of 5.27 in four innings against South Africa and 4.61 in five innings against Sri Lanka. Further, he had an economy rate of 4.05 in two innings against England and 3.39 in six innings against Zimbabwe.

Player	Wickets	Average	Economy	BBI	5w	4w
Axar Patel	31	29.41	4.40	3-39	0	0
Washington Sundar	29	26.34	4.86	3-30	0	0

(Axar Patel vs Washington Sundar - Bowling stats comparison after 26 ODIs)

Having played 26 ODIs, Sundar has an economy rate of 4.86. The off-spinner has an economy rate of 4.93 in four innings against Australia and 5.65 in five innings against New Zealand. Further, he has an economy rate of 4.91 in three innings against South Africa and 4.59 in four innings against Sri Lanka.

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Axar Patel vs Washington Sundar - Who has more runs and better strike rate after 26 ODIs?

After 26 ODIs, Axar had 91 runs at an average of 10.11 and a strike rate of 95.78. The southpaw had 37 runs in four innings against South Africa at a strike rate of 95.78 and 31 runs in two innings against Sri Lanka at a strike rate of 172.22.

Having played 26 ODIs, Sundar has scored 351 runs at an average of 21.93 and a strike rate of 83.97. Of his runs, 109 have come in four innings against New Zealand at an average of 36.33 and a strike rate of 100.92. He has also scored 67 runs in three innings against Bangladesh at a strike rate of 22.33.

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Axar Patel vs Washington Sundar - Who has more 50-plus scores after 26 ODIs?

After 26 one-day matches, Axar did not have a 50-plus score to his name. His best at that stage was 17*, which came off 14 balls against Sri Lanka in Ranchi in November 2014 and featured two fours. He also struck an unbeaten 15 off 11 balls against South Africa in Rajkot in October 2015.

Player	Runs	Average	SR	HS	100s	50s
Axar Patel	91	10.11	95.78	17*	0	0
Washington Sundar	351	21.93	83.97	51	0	1

(Axar Patel vs Washington Sundar - Batting stats comparison after 26 ODIs)

In 26 ODIs, Sundar has notched up one fifty. His best of 51 came off 64 balls against New Zealand in Christchurch in November 2022 and featured five fours and a six. Sundar also slammed 37* off 16 balls during the same series in Auckland. The knock featured three fours and three sixes.