Urvil Patel Smashes Record-Breaking 28-Ball Century in SMAT 2025
Urvil Patel, Gujarat's explosive opener, set the cricketing world alight by smashing a 28-ball century against Tripura in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT), the fastest T20 century by an Indian and the second-fastest overall in T20 cricket history. The match, held in Indore, saw Patel’s blistering unbeaten knock of 113 off just 35 balls, propelling Gujarat to a dominant victory in just 10.2 overs while chasing 156. Breaking RecordsFastest Indian Century in T20s: Patel broke Rishabh Pant’s previous record of a 32-ball century in SMAT 2018. Second-Fastest T20 Century Globally: Only Sahil Chauhan of Estonia, who scored a 27-ball century earlier this year, has reached the milestone faster.Destructive Display Patel's innings included 12 sixes and 7 fours, showcasing his remarkab...