Gujarat wicket-keeper batter Urvil Patel, 26, is making headlines in the cricketing circuit ever since his exceptional show in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, and there are speculations that he could be a mid-season pick-up for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the IPL 2025.

Patel's career has been outstanding, especially after he went unsold in the IPL 2025 auction. Far from being depressed, he came back with a string of powerhouse performances. The most outstanding one being, his record 28-ball century off 28 balls for Tripura in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, shattering Rishabh Pant's record of fastest T20 century by an Indian. Such an amazing accomplishment went on to garner the interest of cricket analysts as well as the fans with speculation about him making it into the IPL this year.

Fuel was added to the fire with recent Instagram posts by Urvil Patel that created further rumors. The posts contain interactions with CSK players, and although the interactions do not seal any formal talks, they have created curiosity among the fans. Patel joining CSK, particularly during the current season, has been a topic of general speculation with analysts opining that his explosive batting could fill the gaps in the side.

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Speculation Surrounding Patel’s Potential CSK Move

CSK, currently engaged in the IPL 2025 season, has priority games in hand against Royal Challengers Bangalore on May 3, Kolkata Knight Riders on May 7, and Rajasthan Royals on May 12. The team is engaged in looking for ways to strengthen their unit, and an in-season acquisition like Urvil Patel can provide the perfect boost to their batting lineup. His attacking style of play can be invaluable during critical stages of the tournament.

But importantly, no word of authorization has been given as yet by CSK on Patel joining them. Everything is mere speculation so far, and fans must wait for any authorization given by the franchise. Till then, the buzz about Patel's IPL future remains, and fans can only expect to see him wearing the yellow jersey some time in the future.

The 26-year-old Gujarat opener Urvil Patel created T20 cricket history by guiding his team to a historic win against Tripura in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-25. 

Chasing down the 156-run target, Gujarat opener Urvil Patel recorded the second-fastest T20 century by recording his maiden T20 hundred in just 28 balls. While he scored the highest T20 score for Gujarat, his team chased down the target in the tournament record-breaking 10.2 overs. 

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Urvil Patel scored a 28-ball century

Urvil became the second Gujarat batter to record a T20 century as he completed his hundred in 28 balls. It was the second fastest T20 century, while the record is a 27-ball hundred by Estonia batter Sahil Chauhan against Cyprus, which he recorded last June.

So, Urvil recorded the fastest T20 century by an Indian batter. The previous record was a 32-ball century by Rishabh Pant for Delhi against Himachal Pradesh in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2017-18.

𝗔 𝟮𝟴-𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 💯

1️⃣1️⃣3️⃣* Runs
3️⃣5️⃣ Balls
7️⃣ Fours
1️⃣2️⃣ Sixes

Gujarat batter Urvil Patel smashed the fastest hundred by an Indian in T20s against Tripura in Indore 🔥 🔥

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Urvil recorded the highest T20 score for Gujarat

While Urvil became the second Gujarat batter to record a T20 century, he recorded the highest individual score by a Gujarat batter. The right-handed batter scored 113 not out off 35 balls with the help of seven fours and 12 sixes. The previous highest T20 score record by a Gujarat batter was 108 not out against Kerala in 2013. 

Gujarat recorded the fastest SMAT chase of 150+ target

On the other hand, Gujarat chased the target in 10.2 overs. While it was the fastest chase of 150+ targets in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, it was the fourth fastest chase of 150+ targets in T20 cricket history. 

Fastest 150+ successful chases in T20 cricket history