Urvil Patel’s Record-Breaking Century Powers Gujarat to Victory in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Indore (Madhya Pradesh), December 3: Gujarat’s Urvil Patel continued his remarkable form in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, smashing an unbeaten 115 off just 41 balls against Uttarakhand on Tuesday. This incredible performance came on the heels of his record-breaking 28-ball century against Tripura last week, making him India’s fastest and the world’s second-quickest T20 centurion.

Patel, a 26-year-old wicketkeeper-batter, fell just one delivery short of matching Estonia’s Sahil Chauhan’s world record for the fastest T20 century. His innings against Uttarakhand was a display of relentless aggression, featuring eight boundaries and 11 towering sixes.

Gujarat, chasing a target of 183 set by Uttarakhand, rode on Patel’s heroics to secure a dominant 8-wicket victory. This win propelled Gujarat to the joint-top position in Group C, with five wins from six matches.

Saurashtra and Mumbai Shine in Group C

Saurashtra joined Gujarat at the top of Group C with 20 points after a commanding 58-run victory over Tamil Nadu. After posting a mammoth 235/5, powered by half-centuries from Harvik Desai (55), Ruchit Ahir (56), and Sammar Gajjar (55*), Saurashtra’s bowlers restricted Tamil Nadu to 177/9.

Tamil Nadu, struggling in the tournament, suffered their fourth defeat in six games, while Saurashtra maintained their impressive run with consistent performances.

Mumbai also continued their resurgence in Group C, defeating Services by 39 runs to secure their second consecutive win. Shivam Dube (71*), making a successful comeback after a three-month injury layoff, and Suryakumar Yadav (70) formed a crucial third-wicket partnership, propelling Mumbai to 192/4.

Shardul Thakur starred with the ball, taking 4/25, ensuring a comfortable victory for Mumbai and boosting their chances in the tournament.

Group C Tightens as Teams Eye Knockouts

With Gujarat and Saurashtra tied at the top, and Mumbai gaining momentum, Group C is heating up as teams compete for a place in the knockouts. Urvil Patel’s scintillating form continues to be the highlight of the tournament, making Gujarat a strong contender for the title.