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IPL 2026: Who is Urvil Patel? CSK batter who smashed joint-fastest IPL fifty in 13 balls
TL;DR
Urvil Patel of Chennai Super Kings scored a half-century in just 13 balls against Lucknow Super Giants, matching the record for the fastest fifty in IPL history.
Key points
- Urvil Patel scored a 13-ball half-century
- He plays for Chennai Super Kings
- The record matches Yashasvi Jaiswal's achievement
- The match was against Lucknow Super Giants
- It took place at MA Chidambaram Stadium
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NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings batter Urvil Patel produced a breathtaking display of power-hitting as he smashed a 13-ball half-century against Lucknow Super Giants in their IPL 2026 clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday.
With that explosive knock, Urvil equalled the record for the fastest fifty in IPL history.
His 13-ball fifty now sits alongside Yashasvi Jaiswalâs effort against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2023 as the joint-fastest half-century in the tournament.
Fastest fifties in IPL history (by balls faced)
13 balls - Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR) vs KKR, Kolkata, 2023
13 balls - Urvil Patel (CSK) vs LSG, Chennai, 2026
14 balls - KL Rahul (PBKS) vs DC, Mohali, 2018
14 balls - Pat Cummins (KKR) vs MI, Pune, 2022
14 balls - Romario Shepherd (RCB) vs CSK, Bengaluru, 2025
Who is Urvil Patel?
Urvil Patel is a 27-year-old cricketer from Gujarat who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. Though relatively new to IPL fans, he has built a strong reputation in domestic cricket for his fearless batting and ability to score quickly. This is far from the first time Urvil has dismantled bowling attacks.
During the 2024-25 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, he blasted a T20 century in just 28 balls â the fastest by an Indian and the second-fastest hundred in menâs T20 cricket overall.
He also hammered a 36-ball century against Uttarakhand last season, further showcasing his ability to dominate attacks in the shortest format.
His white-ball exploits are not limited to T20s either. In List-A cricket, Urvil owns a 41-ball century, which is the second-fastest hundred by an Indian in the format after Yusuf Pathan.
Urvil Patel IPL journey: From unsold player to CSK hero
Urvil was first picked up by Gujarat Titans ahead of IPL 2023 for his base price of Rs 20 lakh. However, he did not get a single opportunity during his stint with the franchise and was released before the IPL 2024 auction.
Despite his impressive domestic performances, Urvil surprisingly went unsold in the IPL 2025 auction as well.
His fortunes changed when Chennai Super Kings signed him as a replacement for the injured Vansh Bedi during IPL 2026. CSK acquired him for his base price of Rs 30 lakh, and the wicketkeeper-batter has now announced himself on the biggest stage with a record-equalling knock.
Q&A
Who is Urvil Patel and what did he achieve in IPL 2026?
Urvil Patel is a batter for Chennai Super Kings who scored a half-century in just 13 balls, equaling the record for the fastest fifty in IPL history.
What is the record for the fastest fifty in IPL history?
The record for the fastest fifty in IPL history is 13 balls, held jointly by Urvil Patel and Yashasvi Jaiswal.
Which teams played in the match where Urvil Patel set the record?
Urvil Patel set the record while playing against Lucknow Super Giants in a match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
