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Chennai Super Kings (CSK)’ rising star Urvil Patel delivered another jaw-dropping performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) Elite 2025, hammering a breathtaking 31-ball century to propel Gujarat to a dominant eight-wicket win over Services in Hyderabad. The 27-year-old wicketkeeper-batter, already hailed as one of India’s most destructive T20 talents, struck an unbeaten 119 off just 37 balls, showcasing extraordinary power-hitting and immaculate timing.
Urvil Patel lights up Hyderabad with 119* off 37 balls
Opening the chase of 183, Urvil launched a relentless assault from the very first over. His innings featured 10 sixes and 12 fours, turning what seemed a competitive target into a mismatch. His strike rate touched heights rarely seen in domestic T20 cricket as he dismantled the Services bowling attack with audacious hitting.
The right-hander’s bat swing, fearless approach and ability to clear the ropes at will left Services stunned, with the chase effectively sealed within the first half of the innings.
Gujarat cruise home with 45 balls to spare
Gujarat’s chase at the Gymkhana Ground began with fireworks as Urvil and opening partner Aarya Desai stitched a blistering 174-run stand off just 11.4 overs. Desai played a fluent knock of 60 off 35 balls, striking six fours and three sixes to perfectly complement Urvil’s onslaught.
Even after losing two quick wickets, Gujarat’s run chase remained miles ahead of the asking rate due to Urvil’s brutality. He ensured there were no hiccups in the closing stages as Gujarat crossed the finish line in only 12.3 overs, one of the most one-sided chases of the season so far.
This win not only reaffirmed Gujarat’s batting depth but also spotlighted Urvil’s ability to dominate high-pressure chases.
India’s fastest T20 centurion extends his record spree
Urvil’s latest hundred adds to an extraordinary list of achievements. The Gujarat skipper already holds the record for the fastest T20 century by an Indian – a 28-ball masterpiece against Tripura last season, the second-fastest in global T20 history. He followed that with a 36-ball hundred in the same competition, establishing himself as a specialist in ultra-rapid centuries.
This new 31-ball ton is his third T20 century within two domestic seasons, placing him among the elite few with multiple hundreds in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. His consistency in producing explosive innings confirms that his earlier heroics were not one-off performances but a pattern of sustained dominance.
CSK’s trust justified as Urvil strengthens his IPL credentials
The knock will be of immense interest to CSK, who snapped up Urvil as a mid-season replacement during IPL 2025 and later chose to retain him for the next cycle. His continued brilliance justifies CSK’s investment and highlights why the five-time champions view him as a long-term asset.
With CSK eyeing fresh top-order firepower, Urvil’s ability to decimate attacks in the powerplay makes him a compelling option for a bigger IPL role. As he keeps delivering outrageous numbers in domestic cricket, pressure is mounting on the franchise to unleash India’s fastest T20 centurion on the grand stage.
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