CSK vs LSG: In a remarkable feat during IPL 2026, Urvil Patel of Chennai Super Kings made headlines on Sunday. He equaled the record for the fastest half-century in IPL history during a match against Lucknow Super Giants at MA Chidambaram Stadium.
The 27-year-old right-handed batsman from Gujarat came in to bat at number three and immediately attacked the Lucknow bowlers. He reached his half-century in just 13 balls, hitting 1 four and 8 sixes during this explosive innings.
Equaling Yashasvi Jaiswal's RecordA record knock 🤯
A memorable celebration with a 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗲𝗹𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 🥹🫶Urvil Patel, thank you for the entertainment today 💛
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During this innings, Urvil Patel matched the record set by Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored a half-century in 13 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens in IPL 2023. Now, Urvil Patel has also secured his place among the fastest fifty scorers in IPL history.
Fastest Half-Centuries in IPL History
Urvil Patel has now become the fastest batsman to score a half-century for Chennai Super Kings in IPL. He surpassed Suresh Raina's 12-year-old record by completing his fifty in just 13 balls against Lucknow Super Giants. Previously, Raina had achieved this milestone in 16 balls against Punjab Kings at Wankhede Stadium on May 30, 2014. With his explosive performance, Urvil provided a fantastic start for Chennai and etched his name in history.
