Chennai Super Kings (CSK) wicketkeeper-batter Urvil Patel has produced another remarkable batting performance, this time in red-ball cricket. The right-hander smashed his maiden first-class double century while representing Gujarat against Kerala in the Ranji Trophy 2026-27 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on November 3.
Urvil remained unbeaten on 210 off 227 deliveries, striking 17 fours and six sixes. His innings came at a crucial stage after Gujarat had lost five wickets for 189 runs. The batter’s counter-attacking approach helped his side take control of the contest and gave cricket fans another glimpse of his remarkable hitting ability.
Urvil Patel rescues Gujarat with maiden first-class double century
Coming in at number six, Urvil joined Vishal Jaiswal at the crease and helped Gujarat recover through a crucial 179-run partnership for the sixth wicket. Jayswal contributed 77 off 120 balls before being run out. Urvil reached his century in just 91 deliveries and continued his aggressive approach after crossing the milestone.
He brought up his double century in 214 balls, completing a memorable innings that put Gujarat in a commanding position. Gujarat eventually declared their first innings at 534/8, with Urvil unbeaten on 210. Earlier, Arya Desai had also made a valuable contribution with 95, while Abhishek Desai scored 42.
Urvil adds another milestone to his record-breaking career
The double century adds another major achievement to Urvil’s growing domestic career. He had already made headlines in November 2024 by smashing a 28-ball century against Tripura in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophyrecording the fastest T20 hundred by an Indian batter.
The wicketkeeper-batter also equalled the record for the fastest half-century in IPL history during the 2026 season. Playing for CSK against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)he reached the milestone in just 13 balls. His latest performance against Kerala further highlights his ability to dominate bowling attacks across formats.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Urvil Patel brings up his maiden double hundred, reaching the milestone against Kerala in the Ranji Trophy ⭐🏏#UrvilPatel #RanjiTrophy pic.twitter.com/Sl8MaArrNW
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) November 3, 2026
A knock of authority 💯💯
🎥 The best of Urvil Patel’s scintillating 2️⃣1️⃣0️⃣(227) for Gujarat – his maiden double ton in first-class cricket 💥
Updates ▶️ https://t.co/9SDceLaOZW#RanjiTrophy | @mflone_ pic.twitter.com/IBzjaRmr0v
— BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) November 3, 2026
URVIL PATEL SMASHED A DOUBLE HUNDRED IN JUST 214 BALLS IN THE RANJI TROPHY. pic.twitter.com/k5xffPGybH
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 3, 2026
EMOTIONAL MOMENT WHEN URVIL PATEL COMPLETED HIS MAIDEN DOUBLE HUNDRED 💛🥹pic.twitter.com/N4Gsp6E7qq
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 3, 2026
🚨 THE MOMENTS URVIL PATEL HAS COMPLETED HIS DOUBLE HUNDRED IN JUST 214 BALLS 💯
– The celebrations of URVIL Patel was Priceless. ❤️🥹 pic.twitter.com/5CcZcSfvmw
— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) November 3, 2026
Urvil Patel is showing a completely different, more mature side of his batting in the Ranji Trophy.
210* (227), 96 (71), 85 (67). 🔥
If Ayush Mhatre isn’t fit for IPL 2027, Urvil deserves serious consideration as CSK’s opening option. He’s making a strong case! 💛 pic.twitter.com/LiqpGlR0Jz
— Harinder (@cricketmetric) November 3, 2026
THAT MOMENT HE REACHED 200… GOOSEBUMPS! 🥹👑
Raw passion on display as Urvil Patel converts his unbelievable form into a MAIDEN FIRST-CLASS DOUBLE HUNDRED! 💥 pic.twitter.com/H1m5mfHNpX
— Hemant Bhavsar (@hemantbhavsar86) November 3, 2026
https://twitter.com/imYaman_18/status/2117561548944367664
MAIDEN DOUBLE HUNDRED FOR #URVIL_PATEL IN FIRST CLASS CRICKET 💛
He smashed Double Hundred from just 214 balls in #RanjiTrophy
The #CSK Boy is ruling in domestic cricket.
CONGRATULATIONS 🎊 👏 💐
URVIL PATEL
Not out on 210* pic.twitter.com/EQaC001We7— sports news (@CricUniverse7) November 3, 2026
Urvil patel smashed a double century in ranji Trophy 👏 pic.twitter.com/i6dbUJd2ko
— cricmawa (@cricmawa) November 3, 2026