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Urvil Patel Equals Fastest IPL Fifty Record with 13-Ball Blitz for Chennai Super Kings

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Urvil Patel smashed a 13-ball fifty for Chennai Super Kings against Lucknow Super Giants, equalling Yashasvi Jaiswal’s record for the fastest IPL half-century with a stunning power-hitting display
Urvil Patel Equals Fastest IPL Fifty Record with 13-Ball Blitz for Chennai Super Kings

Urvil Patel carved his name into the record books on Sunday, matching the fastest half-century ever recorded in the Indian Premier League.

The 27-year-old right-handed batter from Gujarat came in at No. 3 for Chennai Super Kings during their IPL 2026 clash against Lucknow Super Giants at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Producing a breathtaking display of power-hitting, he raced to his fifty in just 13 deliveries, smashing 1 boundary and seven towering sixes.

Urvil was eventually dismissed after scoring 65 off 23 deliveries.

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In doing so, Patel drew level with Yashasvi Jaiswal, who had previously set the benchmark by reaching his half-century in 13 balls for Rajasthan Royals against Kolkata Knight Riders during an IPL 2023 encounter at Eden Gardens.

Earlier in the game, LSG produced a roller-coaster batting display after being asked to bat first by CSK.

LSG got off to a quick start, putting the bowlers under immediate pressure. Josh Inglis set the tone early by smashing 16 runs off the opening over, bowled by left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein.

(With inputs from ANI)