Urvil Patel Hits Record 13-Ball Half Century for Chennai Super Kings

Urvil Patel, replacing the injured Ayush Mhatre, scored 65 off 23 balls, including 8 sixes, at a strike rate of 282.6 for Chennai Super Kings on Sunday. His record 13-ball half century stunned the crowd at Chepauk, with teammate Jamie Overton saying it was nothing unusual, as Patel plays aggressively in training.

Patel credited skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad for giving him the freedom to express himself during their 81-run stand, saying Gaikwad only advised him to be ready for a low wicket and let him play his natural game.

Opposition captain Rishabh Pant praised Patel's knock, comparing it to Josh Inglis' 85 off 33 balls for Lucknow Super Giants, and acknowledged that CSK held their nerves better in the end.

The win will be a boost to Chennai Super Kings' morale, and they will look to build on this performance in their upcoming matches, with the team's next game scheduled to take place soon.