‘Used to this from Urvil Patel’: Jamie Overton lauds CSK teammate after blazing fifty
Urvil Patel smashed a sensational 65 off just 23 balls, including a record 13-ball half-century, stunning the crowd. Teammate Jamie Overton described it as typical Urvil, highlighting his fearless approach. Patel credited skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad for the freedom to play his natural game, a knock that overshadowed Josh Inglis' brilliant innings.
CHENNAI: Urvil Patel, drafted into the XI as a replacement for the injured Ayush Mhatre, announced himself in style with a blistering 65 off 23 balls (2x4, 8x6) at a strike rate of 282. 6 on Sunday. His record 13-ball half century stunned Chepauk, though teammate Jamie Overton insisted it was nothing unusual.
“That’s just how Urvil plays,” said the Player of the Match, who also took three key wickets. “He does the same in training — it was only a matter of time. What stood out was him being disappointed after hitting a four following six sixes in a row.
That sums up how these youngsters think — they take it on from ball one and aren’t afraid. ” Urvil, however, credited skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad for the freedom to express himself during their 81-run stand. “There wasn’t much going through my mind.
I just wanted to bat according to the situation. Rutu only said the wicket was a bit low and to be ready for it. Otherwise, he let me play my natural game,” Urvil said.