IPL 2025: Gujarat cricketer unsold at auction, smashes India's fastest T20 century! Who is he?
Xtra Time Web Desk: Gujarat's Urvil Patel, unsold at the IPL 2025 mega auction, has set the cricketing world abuzz with his historic performances in domestic cricket. The 25-year-old wicketkeeper-batter smashed the fastest T20 century by an Indian—off just 28 balls—during Gujarat's Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024 clash against Tripura. This record-breaking knock of 113* (35 balls), featuring 12 sixes and seven fours, propelled Gujarat to a dominant win in just 10.2 overs.
Fastest Centuries in T20 Cricket ft. Urvil Patel :
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Patel's incredible strike rate of 154.32 in T20s and consistent domestic performances highlight his untapped potential. Previously associated with Gujarat Titans in IPL 2023, Patel was released after the season, missing the chance to prove himself on the biggest stage.
Not only did he break Rishabh Pant’s 32-ball T20 century record, but Patel’s knock now ranks as the second-fastest in T20 cricket history, behind Estonia's Sahil Chauhan (27 balls). His ability to dominate bowlers from ball one, as seen with his 15-ball fifty against Tripura, raises questions about why IPL franchises overlooked him despite his explosive domestic form.
A year earlier, Patel showcased his firepower in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2023, hitting a 41-ball century—the second-fastest List A ton by an Indian. Despite such feats, IPL franchises chose to overlook him during the 2025 auction, where he remained unsold at a base price of ₹30 lakh.
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Fastest List A hundreds by Indians (balls)
40 balls – Yusuf Pathan – Baroda v Maharashtra – 2009-10
41 – Urvil Patel – Gujarat vs Arunachal Pradesh – 2023*
42 – Abhishek Sharma – Punjab v Madhya Pradesh – 2020-21
50 – Suryakumar Yadav – Mumbai v Puducherry – 2020-21
For teams seeking game-changers, Patel’s omission may prove to be a glaring oversight. His recent performances underline his readiness for the IPL spotlight, making him a prime candidate for future opportunities.
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