Gujarat’s Urvil Patel etched his name in the record books by scoring the second-fastest T20 century in history. The right-handed opening batter achieved this remarkable feat against Tripura, reaching the century mark in just 28 balls. Patel’s unbeaten 113 off 35 balls, adorned with seven fours and 12 sixes, propelled Gujarat to a dominating victory, chasing down the target of 156 in a mere 10.2 overs.
Background and Career Highlights
Urvil Patel, born on October 17, 1998, in Mehsana, Baroda, began his cricketing journey with Baroda, making his T20 and List A debuts in 2018. His first-class debut came early in 2024 for Gujarat against Tamil Nadu. Before his historic century against Tripura, Patel had played 43 T20 matches, scoring 875 runs at an average of 20.83 with a strike rate of 154.32. In List A cricket, he has played 14 matches with an average of 41.50, accumulating 415 runs.
Recent Performances and IPL Status
Despite his impressive performances, Patel went unsold in the IPL 2025 mega auction. He was previously part of the Gujarat Titans after being picked in the 2022 mega auction but is yet to make his IPL debut. Patel’s aggressive batting style has been evident in his List A performances, where his average is significantly higher.
Global and Domestic Records
Patel’s 28-ball century is not only the second-fastest globally but also the fastest in India’s domestic T20 competition, surpassing Rishabh Pant’s 32-ball record set in 2018. The fastest T20 century globally belongs to Estonia’s Sahil Chauhan, who achieved it in 27 balls earlier this year.
This remarkable performance by Urvil Patel highlights his potential and underscores his ability to dominate even the best bowling attacks on his day. Despite missing out on an IPL contract, Patel continues to make waves in domestic cricket, setting the stage for a potential breakthrough in the future.
