CHENNAI: Urvil Patel made an immediate statement after being drafted into the XI as a like-for-like replacement for the injured Ayush Mhatre. He struck at 282.6, smashing 65 runs off just 23 balls on Sunday, with a tidy mix of 2 fours and 8 sixes.<\/p>\n
His innings included a sensational 13-ball fifty that sent Chepauk into a frenzy. Jamie Overton, however, framed it as the sort of output Urvil routinely brings, insisting it wasn\u2019t a surprise for the dressing room.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s just how Urvil plays,\u201d said Overton, the Player of the Match. He added that the same aggression shows up in training as well, suggesting the match innings was only a matter of time. Overton also pointed to one small moment after a boundary sequence, noting how Urvil reacted after striking a four following a run of sixes.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat stood out was him being disappointed after hitting a four following six sixes in a row,\u201d Overton said. \u201cThat sums up how these youngsters think \u2014 they take it on from ball one and aren\u2019t afraid.\u201d Alongside the batting impact, Urvil contributed with the ball too, taking three key wickets.<\/p>\n
Urvil, though, kept the focus on the support he received in the middle. He credited captain Ruturaj Gaikwad for giving him space to play without overthinking, particularly during a crucial 81-run partnership.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere wasn\u2019t much going through my mind,\u201d Urvil said. \u201cI just wanted to bat according to the situation. Rutu only said the wicket was a bit low and to be ready for it. Otherwise, he let me play my natural game.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Chennai surge came with another standout knock happening at the same time. Lucknow Super Giants\u2019 Josh Inglis responded with a sparkling 85 off 33 balls, striking with the kind of tempo that can flip a chase quickly.<\/p>\n
Even so, it was the way CSK managed the pressure that left the final impression. Opposition captain Rishabh Pant highlighted the shared theme from both innings \u2014 the need for someone to seize control early \u2014 but felt the hosts finished with better composure.<\/p>\n
\u201cUrvil played an unbelievable knock, much like Inglis did for us,\u201d Pant said. \u201cWe knew someone had to take charge in the powerplay. In the end, CSK held their nerves better.\u201d<\/p>\n
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