CSK Star Urvil Patel Smashes 31-Ball Century in SMAT, Auditions for IPL Opening Slot
Chennai Super Kings' wicketkeeper-batter Urvil Patel has started the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) season in sensational form, smashing a breathtaking 31-ball century while captaining Gujarat. Playing against Services, Patel dominated the attack, scoring an unbeaten 119 runs off just 37 deliveries, featuring 12 fours and 10 sixes at a strike rate exceeding 300. This performance marks his second-fastest T20 century by an Indian, placing him twice in the top three fastest hundreds by domestic players.
Patel's explosive innings has immediately put him back in the conversation for a prominent role in the CSK lineup for the upcoming IPL season. Despite the franchise having recently traded for Sanju Samson, Patel's consistent, record-breaking power-hitting at the top of the order provides a compelling case for the CSK management to integrate the young star into their opening plans.
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“Urvil Patel, the newly appointed Gujarat captain, smashed records with another century in the opening match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and has auditioned for the CSK management.”
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