In a scintillating knock, Urvil Patel put on a masterclass performance for Gujarat in the Ranji Trophy 2026-27 match against Kerala. Scoring an unbeaten 210 runs off 227 balls at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on November 3, 2026, the Chennai Super Kings wicketkeeper batter hit 17 fours and 6 sixes as Gujarat scored a mammoth total of 534/9.
The young wicketkeeper batsman started aggressively and scored his century in just 91 balls. He completely dominated the Kerala bowling attack and scored his maiden first-class double century in 214 balls. The unbeaten knock of 210 was his best knock in first-class cricket and showed how he is developing in the longer format.
Urvil Patel's double century highlights his growing red-ball credentials
Primarily known for his explosive white-ball batting but Patel showed he can play a well-rounded game by hitting a double century against Kerala. He is known for his ability to hit the ball over the boundary and is one of the standout players in domestic T20, but has proven he can play a long innings.
An impressive innings where Patel found a good run rate, while still keeping his wicket intact. He converted his great start into a match-winning innings.
This was a big achievement for Patel in first-class cricket.
Urvil Patel Ranji Trophy 2026-27 Performance:
Patel has been in excellent form in this year's Ranji Trophy. Before his sensational double century against Kerala, he had already played two outstanding innings.
Patel hit 85 against Odisha and followed this up with an aggressive 96 against Maharashtra. He only faced 72 balls but showed his ability to play in various situations.
The highlight of his campaign has been his unbeaten 210 against Kerala. Overall, he has shown that his aggressive style of play, which he has developed over the years in white-ball formats, can be successful in first-class cricket.
This double century was a huge moment for Patel as it was his first 200+ score in first-class cricket. It gave Gujarat a large lead in the first innings.
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Urvil Patel IPL 2026 (Chennai Super Kings):
Patel has done very well in domestic cricket after playing a productive IPL campaign for Chennai Super Kings. He played 10 games and scored an incredible 197 runs with a phenomenal strike rate of 205.21. He hit 20 sixes and 11 fours.
On May 10th 2026, he played an outstanding innings against Lucknow Super Giants. He broke the record for the fastest half-century in IPL history. He hit his half-century off just 13 balls and ended up scoring 65 off 23 balls with 7 fours and 6 sixes.
This meant he tied with Rajasthan Royals batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal for the fastest fifty in IPL history.
Patel also played some useful innings against Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals. He scored 24 off just 12 balls and 17 off 9. His aggressive style of play made him a great asset for CSK.
This earned him one of the most explosive young batters in the competition. But his double century against Kerala has added more to his playing style. He will look to continue his brilliant form and make an impact for Gujarat in the rest of the Ranji Trophy season.