CSK vs LSG IPL 2026: Chennai Super Kings' batter Urvil Patel delivered an explosive performance. After consistent displays for Gujarat in domestic tournaments, he hammered the joint-fastest half-century in IPL history. Rajasthan Royals' Yashasvi Jaiswal had previously achieved a half-century off just 13 balls in their IPL 2023 match against Kolkata Knight Riders.
In the ongoing match against the Rishabh Pant-led side, Patel decimated the LSG bowlers.
Patel started with a single, then launched three consecutive sixes in Avesh Khan's over. He followed up with two sixes on the second and third balls of Digvesh Rathi's over and a fourth six on the fifth ball.
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Urvil, who debuted in List A cricket in 2018, became the first batter to hit six sixes on his first eight balls, scoring 41 runs. The previous best off eight balls was 33.
Urvil demonstrated exceptional power throughout his innings.
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He attacked the LSG bowlers, smashing massive sixes and displaying confidence. His skill stunned both Digvesh and Avesh. LSG skipper Rishabh Pant talked with Digvesh Rathi, but Patel maintained his dominance.