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Urvil Patel's Record-Breaking Fifty Powers CSK to Thrilling Win Over LSG

Urvil Patel smashed the joint-fastest fifty in IPL history off just 13 balls to lead Chennai Super Kings to a five-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants. Chasing 204, Urvil scored a 23-ball 65 with eight sixes, earning praise from LSG captain Rishabh Pant who called the knock "fantastic and unbelievable." Pant admitted poor fielding and dropped catches were key factors in the defeat, while crediting CSK for holding their nerve better. The win lifted CSK to fifth place on the IPL table, while LSG remained at the bottom with just three wins from 11 matches.

Key Points: Urvil Patel's 13-Ball Fifty Seals CSK Win Over LSG

  • Urvil Patel hits joint-fastest IPL fifty off 13 balls
  • CSK chase down 204 with 5 wickets in hand
  • Rishabh Pant praises Urvil's "fantastic and unbelievable" knock
  • Pant admits poor fielding and dropped catches cost LSG the match
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"Fantastic and unbelievable": Pant hails Urvil's knock after CSK defeat LSG by 5 wickets

Urvil Patel slammed joint-fastest IPL fifty in 13 balls, leading CSK to a 5-wicket win over LSG. Rishabh Pant praised the "fantastic and unbelievable" knock.

"Urvil played a fantastic and unbelievable knock, like Inglis for us. - Rishabh Pant"

Chennai, May 10

Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant praised Chennai Super Kings batter Urvil Patel for his "fantastic and unbelievable" knock that helped the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led team secure a five-wicket win over LSG in their Indian Premier League 2026 match on Sunday.

Urvil etched his name in the record books as he slammed the joint-fastest fifty in IPL history, equalling Yashasvi Jaiswal. The CSK batter slammed a fifty off just 13 balls at the MA Chidambaram Stadium here. With CSK chasing the target of 204, Urvil scored a 23-ball 65-run knock, laced with eight sixes and two boundaries.

After the match, Pant praised Urvil's outstanding innings, calling it "fantastic and unbelievable," and compared its impact to Josh Inglis' explosive knock for LSG. Pant said LSG showed good character by fighting back into the game, but admitted there were still areas needing improvement. He credited CSK for handling pressure better and also pointed out poor fielding and dropped catches as key factors in the defeat.

"Urvil played a fantastic and unbelievable knock, like Inglis for us. The team showed character (to come back). Definitely few areas to work on, but kudos to CSK - they held their nerve better than us. The way we started, we would have liked to have more. We knew 200-210 would be a good target. They got off to a flyer, but we knew it was getting difficult after the power play. Fielding standards have to be up there, too many dropped catches," Pant said at the post-match presentations.

CSK got off to a flying start through skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson and Urvil. Samson scored 28 off 14 before being dismissed, while Gaikwad contributed a steady 42 off 28 balls. Despite some tight overs from LSG late in the innings, Shivam Dube (15*) finished the chase in style with two sixes in the final over.

Earlier, LSG posted 203/8 after a blistering start led by Josh Inglis, who smashed 85 off 33 balls and scored a 17-ball half-century. However, CSK fought back strongly through Jamie Overton (3/36), Anshul Kamboj (2/47), and Noor Ahmad (1/24), restricting LSG after their explosive powerplay.

The win lifted CSK to fifth place on the IPL table with six wins from 11 matches, while LSG stayed at the bottom with just three wins from 11 games.

- ANI

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Sneha F
As a CSK supporter since 2008, I'm thrilled to see young talents like Urvil stepping up! He's been quietly performing in domestic cricket for years. This knock shows why CSK's scouting is unmatched - they find diamonds from smaller towns. Ruturaj and Samson gave a solid start too. Playoff hopes are alive! 💛
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Arun Y
Respect to Pant for acknowledging Urvil's innings despite his team losing. That's what good captaincy looks like. But I'm worried about LSG's bowling attack - they keep leaking runs in powerplay and then expect the batsmen to chase big totals. Inglis was brilliant with his 85 off 33, but without bowling support, even 220 might not be safe. Need better planning next season.
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Kiran H
Honestly, this match had everything - power hitting, drama, and a thrilling finish! Urvil Patel's innings reminded me of Yuvraj Singh's six sixes. But what's with CSK's middle-order? Dube had to finish it, but they need more consistency from No.4 and 5. Anyway, great win for the Yellow Army! 🏆
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Naveen S
Pant's comment about dropped catches is spot on. In T20 cricket, you can't afford to drop catches of players like Urvil. But let's also give credit to CSK's bowlers - Overton, Kamboj, and Noor bowled brilliantly in the death to restrict LSG after that explosive start. Overton's 3/36 was the turning point. CSK's bowling depth is underrated.
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David E

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