Indian fast-century record holder in 20-over cricket receives Chennai Super Kings invitation (for IPL)
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Yo, here's the latest slapper! The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have added some much-needed buzz to their roster, announcing the signing of Urvil Patel as a replacement player for IPL 2025.
On Monday (May 5), the CSK dropped a bombshell, just days before their face-off against the Kolkata Knight Riders. The squad update? Patel is in the house!
CSK's new ace up the sleeve: Urvil Patel
Enter Urvil Patel, the whiz from Gujarat, who played a crucial role in shattering records in the T20 format. This wicketkeeper-batter holds the bragging rights for hitting the quickest century ever by an Indian – off just 28 balls – and now he's pinching a spot on the CSK squad.
Though Vansh Bedi - an uncapped wicketkeeper-batter like Patel - was initially roped in at the auction for INR 55 lakhs, an unfortunate ligament tear in his left ankle forced him to take a break.
And who better to step up and fill those big shoes than Urvil Patel? Signed up by the CSK at his base price of INR 30 lakhs, Patel was left unpicked at the IPL 2025 auction.
Patel's scorching SMAT 2024-25
Patel turned the heat up in the 2024-25 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT)! After being sidelined at the IPL auction, Patel showed the world what it was missing by blasting a 28-ball hundred for Gujarat against Tripura and following it up with another in just 36 balls within a week.
The danger man finished the season with a staggering 315 runs at a strike rate of 229 – the top spot for anyone with more than 150 runs in that season. CSK's got a player who knows how to bring the heat!
As the CSK continue to struggle – they're hovering at the bottom of the points table with no playoffs within their reach – they've been making waves in the team, with signings like Dewald Brevis and Ayush Mhatre filling in for Gurjapneet Singh and captain Ruturaj Gaikwad respectively.
Now, with Urvil Patel in the mix, the CSK roster is starting to shape up in ways we never saw coming.
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- Gujarat superstar introduced to CSK
- Patel's blazing record
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Enrichment Data:
Urvil Patel – a 26-year-old wicketkeeper-batter from Gujarat – has been making a name for himself as a dynamic force in the T20 arena. He recently joined the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2025 as an injury replacement for Vansh Bedi.
Career Highlights- T20 Performance: In 47 T20 matches, he has amassed 1,162 runs at a 170.4 strike rate, including 2 centuries and 4 fifties[1].- SMAT 2024-25: Ranked first in the season, scoring 315 runs in 6 matches at a 230 strike rate, averaging over 78[1].- List A Cricket: Played 22 matches with a 44 average and a 120 strike rate.- First-Class Cricket: Showcased his skills in 10 matches, achieving a high score of 140.
IPL Experience- Gujarat Titans (2023): Previously part of their squad, but did not take the field[1].- CSK (2025): Signed for a base price of INR 30 lakh after Vansh Bedi's ankle injury[2]. Known for his aggressive top-order batting and wicketkeeping prowess, Patel brings strength to CSK’s lineup[1].
His meteoric rise in the 2024-25 domestic season solidified his reputation as a high-impact player, making him an attractive pick for the CSK[3].
The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have signed Urvil Patel as an injury replacement for Vansh Bedi in IPL 2025, bolstering their squad with a dynamic force from Gujarat. Having crushed records in the T20 format, Patel has recently earned praise for his 28-ball century in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT), finishing the season with a staggering 315 runs at a strike rate of 229. With Patel's aggressive top-order batting and wicketkeeping prowess, CSK aim to turn their season around as they continue to struggle.
