Urvil Patel Joins IPL Record Books with Lightning-Fast Half-Century
Who Is Urvil Patel? CSK Batter Slams Joint-Fastest 50 In IPL History
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Urvil Patel, the wicketkeeper batter for Chennai Super Kings (CSK), made history by scoring a half-century in just 13 balls against Lucknow Super Giants on May 10, equaling the record for the joint-fastest fifty in Indian Premier League (IPL) history. His remarkable performance continues to highlight his aggressive batting style and potential in the league.
- 01Urvil Patel scored 50 runs off just 13 balls, equaling the record for the fastest fifty in IPL history.
- 02He was born on October 17, 1998, in Mehsana, Gujarat, and represents Gujarat in the Indian domestic circuit.
- 03Patel's domestic career includes a record-setting century in the 2023 Vijay Hazare Trophy, scored in just 41 balls.
- 04He was acquired by Gujarat Titans for ₹20 lakh (approximately $24,000 USD) during the 2023 IPL auction.
- 05Patel made his IPL debut with Chennai Super Kings in 2025 after being released by Gujarat Titans.
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Urvil Patel, the wicketkeeper batter for Chennai Super Kings (CSK), made headlines on May 10 by scoring a stunning 50 runs off just 13 balls against Lucknow Super Giants at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chepauk, Chennai, equaling the record for the joint-fastest fifty in Indian Premier League (IPL) history. Born on October 17, 1998, in Mehsana, Gujarat, Patel has established himself as an aggressive top-order player, known for his ability to accelerate run rates quickly. His journey in cricket began at an early age, heavily influenced by his father, Mukesh Patel, a physical training teacher, and his mother, who made significant sacrifices to support his training. Notably, Patel's domestic career includes a remarkable performance in the 2023 Vijay Hazare Trophy, where he scored an unbeaten century off just 41 deliveries, marking the second-fastest List A hundred by an Indian batter. He was initially acquired by Gujarat Titans for ₹20 lakh (approximately $24,000 USD) during the 2023 IPL auction but later made his debut with CSK in 2025 after being released by the Titans. Patel's record-breaking innings continues to showcase his potential in the league and his impressive power-hitting capabilities.
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