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 Records
- Fastest 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 remarkable ability to find the boundary. His six-hitting spree targeted all parts of the ground:
- Over covers: 3 sixes
- Down the ground: 3 sixes
- Midwicket region: 4 sixes
- Square leg: 1 six
Notable bowlers who bore the brunt of Patel’s assault:
- Mandeep Singh: 24 runs off 5 balls