Urvil Patel Breaks IPL Records With 13-Ball Joint-Fastest Fifty vs LSG

Chennai Super Kings batter Urvil Patel etched his name into IPL record books on Sunday, smashing a half-century off just 13 deliveries in the clash against Lucknow Super Giants. The knock became the joint-fastest fifty in the tournament’s history, with Urvil matching a mark previously set by Rajasthan Royals opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, who also reached a fifty in 13 balls during the IPL 2023 encounter versus Kolkata Knight Riders.

Urvil’s blistering 13-ball fifty vs LSG

1. Urvil came to the crease at number 3 and immediately looked to attack from ball one, taking the LSG bowlers apart with an aggressive tempo.
2. He launched Avesh Khan for three straight sixes to seize control early and accelerate the innings.
3. From Digvesh Rathi’s sixth over, Urvil piled on 25 runs, striking three more maximums and adding a boundary to keep the pressure relentless.
4. He then targeted Mohammed Shami, clearing the bowler over the head with another big hit, this time over mid-wicket.
5. Urvil finished his milestone with a single to the off side off his 13th ball, completing the half-century at the record pace.

The 27-year-old’s innings featured 2 fours and 7 sixes, with his big-hitting largely aimed down the ground and towards the long-on and mid-wicket areas. His display underlined how quickly he was able to convert opportunities into momentum, turning the match into a one-sided contest during his stay.

Urvil’s surge also placed him within touching distance of other elite IPL benchmarks: KL Rahul, Pat Cummins and Romario Shepherd are jointly credited with the second-fastest fifty in league history, struck off 14 balls.

After reaching the milestone, Urvil dedicated the moment to his father. He pulled out a slip of paper from his pocket carrying the message “This is for you Papa,” as he marked the achievement with a personal tribute.

Urvil’s rapid rise has been built on domestic performances for Gujarat, and he has also represented India A. The 13-ball fifty further highlighted a growing reputation for fearless striking in franchise cricket.