Urvil Patel, a former Gujarat Titans batter, has etched his name into T20 cricket history by breaking the record for the fastest T20 century by an Indian. The 26-year-old achieved this remarkable feat during a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match against Tripura on Wednesday. Patel, who was recently unsold in the IPL 2025 auction, reached the landmark of 100 runs off just 28 balls, surpassing Rishabh Pant's previous record of 32 balls set in the same tournament back in 2018.
Opening the innings for Gujarat, Patel unleashed a blistering assault on the Tripura bowlers, smashing 7 fours and an incredible 12 sixes. His aggressive strokeplay left the opposition reeling as he remained unbeaten on 113 off just 35 deliveries. His blistering knock helped Gujarat chase down the target of 156 runs in just 10.2 overs, completing the chase in rapid time.
Patel's century also stands as the second-fastest in T20 cricket history, trailing only behind Estonia's Sahil Chauhan, who achieved a 27-ball hundred against Cyprus. The record-breaking performance highlights Patel’s explosive potential, which he has now showcased at a national level.
The timing of Patel’s record is especially poignant, given that he was overlooked in the IPL 2025 auction. However, his historic knock is sure to catch the attention of IPL franchises, reinforcing his ability to perform on the big stage. With this incredible achievement, Urvil Patel has proven his ability to deliver under pressure and announced himself as one of the most exciting T20 talents in the country.
