Urvil Patel Debut, Biography, Stats, Net Worth, Wife, IPL Team, Records, Career

Urvil Patel, Gujarat’s T20 star and young wicketkeeper-batter talent. Patel is a 27-year-old right-handed batsman. He has scored 1,425 runs in T20 games in 57 matches at a huge strike rate of 179.47.

Patel’s figures include three centuries, four half-centuries, 156 fours and 78 sixes. Apart from that, he is also a sharp keeper with 45 catches and 7 stumpings.

Some of his best moments include scoring the fastest century by an Indian in T20 cricket, which was 113* runs off just 28 balls against Tripura in the SMAT in 2024-25. He also scored a brilliant 50 off 28 balls on his Baroda T20 debut in 2018.

Urvil Mukesh Patel was born on 17 October 1998 in Khipur, Mehsana, Gujarat, India. He is a rising star wicketkeeper-batsman who has surprised people by scoring the fastest century in the T20 format.

He has become popular due to his big performances at the domestic level. Urvil has played in the IPL for Chennai Super Kings. He bats right-handed and does not bowl.

Early Life and Background

Born in Kahipur, a small village in Mehsana district of Gujarat, Urvil Patel started his cricket journey at the age of just six. His father Mukesh Patel once dreamed of becoming a professional cricketer, and Urvil decided to fulfill that dream for him. He worked hard on his game and practiced for about six hours every day. In his early years, he played for Vadodara in the Under-14, Under-16 and Under-19 teams. Later, he progressed in his career and joined the Gujarat senior team and took the next big step.

Domestic and International Debut

List A debut

He made his List A debut on 7 February 2018 while playing for Baroda in the 2017–18 Vijay Hazare Trophy. So far, he has played 10 List A matches, in which he has scored 104 runs at a strike rate of 73.75.

T20 debut

He began his T20 journey for Baroda in the 2017–18 Zonal T20 League on 7 January 2018. So far, he has participated in 33 T20 matches and has scored 683 runs at an impressive strike rate of 147.19.

Urvil Patel is not playing international cricket.

BiographyDetail

Attribute	Details
Name	Urvil Patel
Date of Birth	October 17, 1998
Age	26 Years
Nationality	Indian
Birth Place	Mehsana, Gujarat, India
Weight	70 kg (approximately)
Height	5 feet 9 inches
Current Teams	Gujarat (domestic), Chennai Super Kings (IPL), Baroda (former)
Education	Nutan Public School, Visnagar
Role	Wicketkeeper-Batter
Batting Style	Right-Handed
Debut	Domestic T20: Jan 2018 (Baroda) List A: Feb 2018 (Baroda) IPL: 2023 (Gujarat Titans)
Jersey No.	17 (domestic), 6 (IPL, CSK)
Net Worth	Approximately ₹5 – 15 crore
IPL Salary	₹30 lakh (IPL 2025 contract with Chennai Super Kings)
Relationship Status	Single

Career Batting, Bowling & Fielding Stats

Batting Stats ( Right-Handed Batsman)

Format	Mat	Inns	NO	Runs	HS	Ave	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Ct	St
FC	16	27	1	847	140	32.57	1145	73.97	2	4	86	23	38	5
List A	29	28	4	942	116	39.25	787	119.69	3	3	111	33	33	4
T20s	57	57	4	1425	119*	26.88	794	179.47	3	4	156	78	45	7

Bowling Stats (Right-Arm Leg Spin Bowler)

Format	Mat	Inns	Balls	Runs	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4w	5w	10w
FC	16	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
List A	29	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–
T20s	57	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–

Fielding Stats

Format	Catches (Ct)	Stumpings (St)
FC	38	5
List A	33	4
T20s	45	7

Career

Urvil Patel rose to fame after moving to Gujarat, where he made a name for himself as a reliable opener and strong middle-order batsman. He started his domestic career with Baroda in 2018, but after a short stint there, he decided to join the Gujarat team to further his career.

In November 2024, Patel grabbed attention by scoring a century off 28 balls in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. The innings became the fastest T20 century by an Indian and the second fastest century in the world. So far, he has scored over 1,100 runs in 47 T20 matches and maintains an impressive strike rate of over 170.

During the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025, he once again grabbed everyone’s attention. He scored a century off just 31 balls against Services in a Group C match held in Hyderabad, again proving his power-hitting skills.

IPL Career and Teams

Urvil Patel’s IPL journey showcases his hard work and powerful batting skills. He joined the Gujarat Titans team in IPL 2023 but did not get a chance to play any matches. Later, he was unsold in the IPL 2025 auction. However, he did not give up. He impressed everyone with his strong domestic performances, especially when he scored a 28-ball century in the 2024 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, which attracted a lot of attention.

In May 2025, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) picked Urvil Patel for a base price of ₹30 lakhs to replace the injured Vansh Bedi. He made his IPL debut against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens and came to bat in the top order. In his first innings for Chennai Super Kings, Urvil played confidently and attacked the bowlers from the start. He scored 31 runs in just 10 balls, but he lost his wicket on the 11th ball.

Records and Achievements

Urvil Patel made headlines in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-25 season by scoring an unbeaten 113 off just 28 balls against Tripura with the help of 7 fours and 12 sixes, which turned out to be one of the biggest moments of his career.

In Urvil’s IPL debut for Gujarat Titans against KKR, he showed his fearless style by scoring 31 runs off just 11 balls against KKR at an impressive strike rate of 281.81.

Playing for Chennai Super Kings, he scored 68 runs in 3 matches at a strike rate of 212.50, with his best innings being 37 runs off 19 balls against Gujarat Titans.

In first-class cricket, Urville has scored 769 runs in 15 matches, including two centuries, with a highest score of 140.

In List A cricket, Urville has scored 748 runs in 22 matches, including three centuries, with a highest score of 116 and an average of 44.00.

Overall, in T20 cricket, he has scored 1,425 runs in 57 matches, including three centuries and four half-centuries, with a strike rate of 179.47.

Urville was also part of the championship-winning PCCC Academy team in the CPL 2024, adding another highlight to his burgeoning career.

Playing Style and Strength

Urvil Patel is known as an aggressive power-hitter who often tries to hit boundaries with the first ball.

Urvil hit the headlines in the 2024–25 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy with a record-breaking 28-ball century, the fastest century by an Indian and a 41-ball century in List-A cricket. He maintains a sky-high strike rate, often over 200 in T20Is.

Usually an opening batsman who can anchor the innings and provide pace when needed. In addition to his batting, Urvil contributes as a wicket-keeper and is praised for his strong technical base, quick footwork and smart shot selection despite his aggressive style.

Net Worth

As of 2026, Urvil Patel’s net worth is around ₹5 – 15 crore (approximately $0.5 – 1.5 million). In 2026, Chennai Super Kings decided to retain him in their team. He made his IPL debut for Chennai Super Kings in 2025.

Personal Life

Outside of cricket, Urvil loves spending time in nature. He also loves feeding birds and ants, which shows his kind and caring nature. His father Mukesh Patel has always been by his side and supported his dreams. Before every match, Urvil tries to seek his parents’ blessings, as he believes that their support gives him confidence and strength.

Urvil Patel’s rise from a small village in Gujarat to become a national record holder clearly demonstrates his hard work and natural talent. He has taken steps to reach this level. As he continues to improve his game, fans and selectors will be keeping a close eye on his journey in domestic cricket and will be eager to see how far he can go in the future.