Chennai: Urvil Patel delivered a sensational batting performance for Chennai Super Kings against Lucknow Super Giants in Indian Premier League 2026.
Patel smashed a half-century in just 13 balls, equalling the record for the fastest IPL fifty set by Yashasvi Jaiswal against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2023.
Coming in at number three, Urvil launched his attack by hammering three consecutive sixes in an over bowled by Avesh Khan. He continued the onslaught against Dinesh Rathi and later tore apart Digvesh Rathi in the sixth over, smashing three sixes and a boundary in a single over for 25 runs.
Patel reached his fifty in style against Mohammed Shami by hitting a six over mid-wicket before taking a single on the next ball to complete the milestone in 13 deliveries.
His explosive innings included seven sixes and two boundaries.
Fastest fifties in IPL history- Urvil Patel – 13 balls vs Lucknow Super Giants (2026)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal – 13 balls vs Kolkata Knight Riders (2023)
- KL Rahul – 14 balls vs Delhi Capitals (2018)
- Pat Cummins – 14 balls vs Mumbai Indians (2022)
Apart from them, 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi of Rajasthan Royals has already grabbed attention by scoring two 15-ball fifties.
Emotional tribute to fatherThe 27-year-old Urvil, who has represented Gujarat in domestic cricket and India A, dedicated the historic achievement to his father.
Soon after reaching his fifty, he pulled out a piece of paper from his pocket displaying the message, “This is for you Papa,” leaving fans emotional.
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