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Xtra Time Web Desk: Gujarat opener Urvil Patel failed to grab attention in mega IPL auction but made a world T20 record on Tuesday by smashing his second century in just six days. Patel scored a 36-ball hundred, leading Gujarat to a commanding eight-wicket victory against Uttarakhand in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

Patel's became the first batter in T20 cricket history to notch up two hundreds in fewer than 40 balls. This milestone comes after his record-breaking 28-ball century last week against Tripura on the same ground. Chasing a target of 183, he scored an unbeaten on 115 off just 41 deliveries included eight boundaries and 11 towering sixes, showcasing his ability to decimate any bowling attack.

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In the earlier game, Patel smashed an unbeaten 113 off 35 balls while chasing a modest target of 156 included 12 sixes and seven fours, boosting Gujarat to victory in just 10.2 overs. His century in 28 balls was the fastest by an Indian in T20 cricket, and his strike rate of 322.86 in that innings is second only to Estonia's Sahil Chauhan, who hit a 27-ball hundred earlier this year.

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The 26-year-old was part of the Gujarat Titans squad for the IPL 2023 season, picked up for Rs 20 lakh. However, despite his not upto the mark performances, Patel was released by the franchise ahead of the IPL 2024 auction. In IPL 2025 Mega Auction, he went unsold but eventually grabbed lens for smashing a world rec

ord.