Urvil Patel’s Blazing 31-Ball Hundred Stuns SMAT 2025

Gujarat’s wicketkeeper-batter Urvil Patel delivered a breathtaking display of power-hitting in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2025 opener, smashing a rapid-fire 31-ball century that left the cricketing world buzzing. Leading his state side in Hyderabad, Urvil’s unbeaten assault not only sealed an emphatic victory for Gujarat but also reaffirmed his growing reputation as one of India’s fiercest short-format hitters.

His knock helped Gujarat chase down a challenging 183-run target in just 12.3 overs, turning the match into a one-man demolition show.

A Record-Breaker Who Keeps Raising the Bar

This was not the first time Urvil Patel lit up domestic cricket with an extraordinary innings. Just a year earlier, in November 2024, he carved his name into record books by smashing a 28-ball century, the fastest T20 hundred ever scored by an Indian—surpassing even Rishabh Pant’s 32-ball effort. While his blistering 2024 innings didn’t immediately fetch him an IPL contract, it showcased his ability to dominate bowling attacks like few others can.

In the 2025 season opener, Urvil carried the same ruthless intent. From the moment he walked in, every shot seemed middle-of-the-bat perfection. He launched bowlers straight, across the line, and over square boundaries with equal ease, piling up boundaries and sixes at a rate that left the opposition helpless. By the time he reached his century, Gujarat’s chase had turned into a mere formality. His unbeaten 119 off just 37 balls (in some reports rounded differently) showcased not only brute power but an improved sense of timing and composure.

IPL Implications and Rising Stardom

Urvil Patel’s sensational ton comes at a crucial time, especially with the IPL 2026 season ahead. After going unsold at the 2025 mega auction, he eventually joined Chennai Super Kings as an injury replacement—and this latest innings has dramatically boosted his stock. His ability to bat fearlessly from ball one, complemented by his wicketkeeping skills, positions him as a valuable T20 asset for any side seeking explosive starts and stability behind the stumps.

For Gujarat, his performances have elevated him into a central figure around whom the batting unit can operate. For CSK and other IPL franchises, his recent form signals a player entering his prime—one capable of single-handedly altering match situations in minutes. With two of the fastest T20 centuries by an Indian under his belt, Urvil now stands as one of the most exciting domestic prospects in the country.