Urvil Patel Smashes 31-Ball Century in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025: CSK Star Lights Up Hyderabad with 119 Blitz*

Urvil Patel Shines Again: 31-Ball Century Stuns Hyderabad

Chennai Super Kings ’ young talent Urvil Patel continued his explosive form in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) Elite 2025, smashing a sensational 31-ball century to lead Gujarat to a commanding eight-wicket victory over Services in Hyderabad.

The 27-year-old wicketkeeper-batter, already hailed as one of the country’s most explosive T20 hitters, smashed an unbeaten 119 off just 37 balls, displaying outrageous power, precision, and timing.


Opening the chase of 183, Urvil wasted no time in launching a relentless attack. His extraordinary innings included 10 sixes and 12 fours, turning a challenging target into a complete mismatch.

His strike rate hit levels rarely witnessed in domestic T20 cricket . With fearless swings and effortless six-hitting, he left Services shell-shocked as Gujarat all but sealed the chase within the first half of the innings.

Gujarat cruise home with 45 balls to spare

The chase at Hyderabad's Gymkhana Ground began with pure fireworks as Urvil and Aarya Desai stitched together a blazing 174-run opening stand in just 11.4 overs.

Desai played a stylish supporting role with 60 off 35 balls, hitting six fours and three sixes while perfectly complementing Urvil’s destruction.

Even after two late wickets, Gujarat remained far ahead of the required rate thanks to Urvil’s dominance. They crossed the finish line in just 12.3 overs, making it one of the most one-sided run chases of the season.

This emphatic win further highlighted Gujarat’s batting depth and Urvil’s unmatched ability to handle pressure.

India’s fastest T20 centurion extends his record spree

Urvil’s latest century adds another chapter to his growing legend. The Gujarat captain already holds the record for India’s fastest T20 century a 28-ball masterpiece against Tripura last season, the second-fastest globally.

He followed that with a 36-ball hundred, cementing his reputation as the undisputed king of ultra-fast centuries.

This new 31-ball ton becomes his third T20 century in just two domestic seasons, placing him among the rare elite with multiple hundreds in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

His consistency proves these aren’t isolated fireworks but a habit a sign of true dominance.

CSK’s trust justified as Urvil strengthens his IPL credentials

CSK will be watching this knock with immense satisfaction. They signed Urvil as a mid-season replacement during IPL 2025, then quickly retained him for the next cycle a move now looking like a masterstroke.

With CSK aiming to rebuild their top order, Urvil’s ability to destroy attacks in the powerplay makes him an irresistible option for a larger IPL role.

As he keeps piling up unbelievable numbers in domestic cricket, pressure is mounting on the franchise to unleash India’s fastest T20 centurion on the biggest stage the IPL.