Hyderabad, Nov 26 (NationPress) Gujarat's opening batsman Urvil Patel delivered one of the most impressive T20 performances of the season, scoring an unbeaten 119 runs off just 37 balls to secure an eight-wicket victory over Services during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy at the Gymkhana Ground on Wednesday.

With a clear focus, the Gujarat captain unleashed a remarkable offensive that left Services’ bowlers struggling to cope. Patel achieved his century in just 31 balls, marking him as one of the fastest scorers in the tournament's history. His innings featured 12 fours and 10 sixes, as he drastically altered the match's dynamics in the early stages.

Gujarat was aiming to chase down a target of 183 and required a strong start, which they received from the opening duo. Patel and Aarya Desai built a formidable partnership of 174 runs, with Desai contributing a solid 60 runs off 35 balls. Their partnership effectively sealed the match by the halfway point, with Gujarat completing the chase in just 12.3 overs, finishing with 45 balls to spare—a definitive statement of victory.

Prior to that, Services managed to score 183 runs, a competitive total anchored by Gaurav Kochar’s steady fifty. Although their middle order added some crucial runs, it ultimately fell short against Patel’s explosive batting.

Despite initial discipline, the bowling attack was thoroughly dismantled as Patel accelerated with unyielding aggression, boasting a remarkable strike rate of over 321. He now shares the record for the joint second-fastest T20 century (achieved in 28 balls) with Punjab's Abhishek Sharma, who also scored a 28-ball century against Meghalaya in Rajkot last year.

For the Chennai Super Kings, Patel’s stunning performance is a promising development. The young batsman, retained ahead of the IPL 2026 auction, had played three matches for the franchise last season as a replacement, accumulating 68 runs at a striking rate of 212.