His half-century in 13 balls now sits alongside Yashasvi JaiswalHis effort against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2023 stands as the joint-fastest half-century in the tournament.

Fastest half century in IPL history (facing the balls)

13 balls – Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR) vs KKR, Kolkata, 202313 balls – Urvil Patel (CSK) vs LSG, Chennai, 202614 balls – KL Rahul (PBKS) vs DC, Mohali, 201814 balls – Pat Cummins (KKR) vs MI, Pune, 202214 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. Although relatively new to IPL fans, he has built a strong reputation in domestic cricket for his fearless batting and rapid run-scoring ability. This is not the first time that Urvil has demolished the bowling attack. During the 2024–25 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, he scored a T20 century in just 28 balls – the fastest by an Indian and the second fastest overall in men’s T20 cricket.He also scored a century in 36 balls against Uttarakhand last season, showcasing his ability to dominate the attack in the shortest format.His white-ball achievements are not limited to T20s. In List-A cricket, Urvil has a century in 41 balls, which is the second fastest century by an Indian in this format after Yusuf Pathan.

Urvil Patel’s IPL journey: From unsold player to CSK hero

Urvil was first bought by Gujarat Titans ahead of IPL 2023 for his base price of Rs 20 lakh. However, he did not get a single chance during his stint with the franchise and was released ahead of the IPL 2024 auction.Despite his impressive domestic performances, Urvil surprisingly remained 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 bought him for his base price of Rs 30 lakh, and the wicketkeeper-batsman has now announced himself on the biggest stage with a record-equalling innings.