“I was just playing according to the ball and the situation”: Urvil Patel on his Record-Breaking Fifty

Chennai, May 10: In the 53rd match of IPL 2026, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batsman Urvil Patel etched his name into the history books by smashing the joint-fastest half-century in the league’s history against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).

Reflecting on his historic knock, Patel stated that his focus was solely on reading the match situation and reacting to the ball.

Equaling Yashasvi Jaiswal’s Record

Urvil Patel reached his fifty in just 13 balls, equaling the record set by Yashasvi Jaiswal in 2023 against Kolkata Knight Riders. His explosive innings shifted the momentum entirely in Chennai’s favor.

• Final Score: 65 runs off 23 balls.
• Boundaries: 8 massive sixes and 2 fours.
• The Result: CSK successfully chased down a target of 204 with 4 balls to spare. This marks the first time since 2019 that CSK has successfully chased a target exceeding 180 runs.

“Natural Game and Coach’s Advice”

Speaking after the match, Urvil shared the secret behind his fearless batting:

“Nothing specific was going through my mind; I just wanted to bat according to the situation and the ball. The coach told me to keep a stable base and then go for the hits, and I just followed that. Ruturaj mentioned that the wicket was a bit low and to stay prepared for it. He didn’t overwhelm me with instructions and let me play my natural game.”

Jamie Overton Shines with the Ball

While Urvil dominated with the bat, Jamie Overton was named Player of the Match for his crucial bowling performance. Overton claimed 3 vital wickets in his 4-over spell, conceding 36 runs.

• Overton’s Reaction: “It feels great to perform and get across the line for those two points. I just tried to hit the stumps consistently, and it paid off.”

Current Standings

With this victory—their sixth of the season—Chennai Super Kings have climbed to the fifth position on the IPL 2026 points table, keeping their playoff hopes firmly alive.