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IPL 2026: Urvil Patel scripts history, smashes joint-fastest ever fifty in IPL vs LSG
TL;DR
Urvil Patel made IPL history by scoring a joint-fastest fifty in just 13 balls against Lucknow Super Giants. He also hit six sixes in his first eight balls, setting a new record for the tournament.
Key points
- Urvil Patel scored a fifty in 13 balls
- He equaled the IPL record for fastest fifty
- First batter to hit six sixes in first eight balls
- Chennai Super Kings chased 204 runs
- Match played against Lucknow Super Giants
Urvil PatelChennai Super KingsLucknow Super GiantsIPL 2026
Urvil Patel etched his name into IPL history books with a breathtaking assault against Lucknow Super Giants, smashing the joint-fastest fifty ever in the tournament during Chennai Super Kings’s chase of 204 at Chepauk.
The explosive batter raced to a stunning half-century in just 13 balls, equalling the all-time IPL record previously held by Yashasvi Jaiswal, who had achieved the feat against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2023. Urvil also became the first batter in IPL history to smash six sixes within the first eight balls of an innings. He stormed to 41 runs off just eight deliveries, breaking the previous best mark of 33 after eight balls in IPL history.
CSK began aggressively and raced to 45 in the opening partnership, but the momentum briefly shifted when Sanju Samson fell for a rapid 28 off just 14 balls after being dismissed by Digvesh Singh Rathi. Given Chennai’s struggles while chasing in recent matches and the departure of their leading run-scorer, LSG sensed an opening.
But Urvil Patel walked in and completely changed the game within minutes.
The young batter launched a brutal assault on Avesh Khan in the fifth over, smashing three consecutive sixes and ripping 25 runs from the over. Avesh repeatedly missed his lengths, and Urvil punished every mistake with fearless intent.
One slot delivery disappeared high over mid-wicket before another was muscled over wide mid-on. The final blow of the sequence sailed deep into the stands as Chepauk erupted into celebration and LSG suddenly found themselves under immense pressure.
If the fifth over was destructive, the sixth was absolute mayhem.
Urvil targeted Digvesh Rathi in the final over of the powerplay and unleashed another six-hitting masterclass. He smashed massive sixes over mid-wicket and long-on, including a monstrous 98-metre hit that left the crowd stunned. Boundaries kept flowing as CSK collected another 25-run over, completely flipping the chase in their favour.
By then, Urvil was rewriting IPL record books.
The right-hander became the first batter in IPL history to smash six sixes within the first eight balls of an innings. He raced to 41 off just eight deliveries, breaking the previous best mark of 33 runs after eight balls in IPL history.
Fastest IPL fifties (by balls faced)
13 – Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR) vs KKR, Kolkata, 2023
13 – Urvil Patel (CSK) vs LSG, Chennai, 2026
14 – KL Rahul (PBKS) vs DC, Mohali, 2018
14 – Pat Cummins (KKR) vs MI, Pune, 2022
14 – Romario Shepherd (RCB) vs CSK, Bengaluru, 2025
Q&A
What record did Urvil Patel break in IPL 2026?
Urvil Patel equaled the record for the fastest fifty in IPL history, scoring it in just 13 balls.
Who previously held the record for the fastest fifty in IPL?
The record was previously held by Yashasvi Jaiswal, who achieved the feat in 2023.
How many sixes did Urvil Patel hit in his innings?
Urvil Patel hit six sixes in his first eight balls, setting a new IPL record.
What was the context of Urvil Patel's record-breaking innings?
His explosive innings came during Chennai Super Kings' chase of 204 runs against Lucknow Super Giants.
