By Admin 
Urvil Patel Hits Century In SMAT: In the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match played between Gujarat and Services, Gujarat batsman Urvil Patel scored a stormy century in just 31 balls and led his team to a spectacular victory. Urvil has been retained by Chennai Super Kings for IPL 2026. Whom the franchise had bought for Rs 30 lakh in the mega auction for the last season. Urvil being in great form before IPL 2026 is good news for CSK, as he is known for his explosive batting.
Urvil Patel scored a stormy century
In this match, Services batted first and gave Gujarat a target of 183 runs. In reply, while chasing the target, captain Urvil Patel batted explosively from the very first ball and the Services bowlers failed to stop him. Urvil played a brilliant inning of 119 unbeaten runs in just 37 balls at a strike rate of more than 300 and he also hit 12 fours and 10 sixes in this innings.
Gujarat chased in just 12.3 overs
Thanks to the explosive innings of captain Urvil, Gujarat chased the target of 183 runs in just 12.3. To chase the target, Arya Desai came to open with captain Urvil Patel and both of them made a partnership of 174 runs for the first wicket. Where Urvil scored the third fastest century in T20 by an Indian batsman in just 31 balls. Whereas Arya played a brilliant inning of 60 runs in 35 balls at a strike rate of 171.43. Which included 6 fours and 3 sixes.
Good news for CSK
Before the IPL 2026 season, Urvil has shown with this innings that he is ready to create a stir while playing for Chennai Super Kings. Urvil Patel was bought by 5-time champion Chennai Super Kings in the mini auction held for the IPL 2025 season. He has been retained by CSK for the upcoming IPL season.