Urvil Patel writes history as he breaks 50-year-old joint fastest record in IPL against LSG

Urvil Patel etched his name in the IPL history books with his stunning attack against Lucknow Super Giants and broke the joint-fastest 50 in the tournament during the tournament. chennai super kingsChasing 204 at Chepauk.The explosive batsman completed a stunning half-century in just 13 balls, equaling the all-time IPL record previously held by him. Yashasvi Jaiswalhe achieved the feat in 2023 against Kolkata Knight Riders. Uvir also became the first batsman in IPL history to hit six sixes in the first eight balls of an innings. He smashed 41 runs in just 8 deliveries, breaking the best record of 33 runs off 8 balls in IPL history.CSK started aggressively, posting 45 in the first over, but the momentum briefly shifted when Sanju Samson made a quick 28 off just 14 balls after being dismissed by Digvesh Singh Rathi. LSG sensed an opportunity considering Chennai’s struggles in chasing in recent matches and the departure of their leading run-scorer.But Uvir Patel’s intervention completely changed the game within minutes.Young batsman launches brutal attack Avish Khan In the fifth over, three consecutive sixes were hit and 25 runs were scored from the over. Avesh repeatedly failed to achieve his goals, while Urvil punished every mistake with fearless intent.One delivery disappeared high over mid-wicket and then another was forcefully hit outside mid-wicket. LSG suddenly found themselves under intense pressure as Chepauk burst into celebration with a late push deep into the stands.If Game 5 was devastating, Game 6 was absolute chaos.Uwel targeted Digvesh Rathi in the final over of the powerplay and unleashed another six-hit masterclass. He hit a slew of sixes at mid-wicket and long off, including a stunning 98-metre knock. The boundaries kept flowing as CSK once again took a 25-run lead, completely turning the tide in their favour.At that time, Uwel was rewriting IPL records.The right-hander became the first batsman in IPL history to hit six sixes in the first eight balls of an innings. He scored 41 runs off just 8 balls, breaking the best record of 33 runs off 8 balls in IPL history.Fastest IPL Top 50 (by ball count)13 – Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR) vs KKR, Kolkata, 202313 – Uvir Patel (CSK) vs LSG, Chennai, 202614 – KL Rahul (PBKS) vs DC, Mohali, 201814 – Pat Cummins (KKR) vs MI, Pune, 202214 – Romario Sheppard (RCB) vs CSK, Bengaluru, 2025Soon after, Uwel reached a stunning half-century off just 13 balls, equaling Jaiswal’s long-standing IPL record.During his stunning start, he also climbed to the top of another elite list.Highest score after first 10 balls of IPL innings42* – Uvir Patel vs LSG, Chennai, 202641* – AB de Villiers vs MI, Bengaluru, 201541* – Yashasvi Jaiswal vs KKR, Kolkata, 202340* – Abhishek Sharma vs DC, Delhi, 202439* – Romario Sheppard vs DC, Mumbai WS, 202439* – Priyansh Arya vs CSK, Chennai, 2026Urvil’s sensational innings finally came to an end when Shahbaz Ahmed deceived Urvil with a slower delivery outside off. The batsman hit the ball with both hands and flattened the ball to deeper extra cover where Avesh Khan completed the catch. Uwell departed after scoring a staggering 65 in just 23 balls, hitting two fours and eight sixes in one of the most devastating knocks in IPL history.What started as a tough chase soon turned into a memorable night of power-hitting, with Uvir Patel’s innings instantly entering IPL folklore.