IPL 2026 | 'Mahi bhai just said one thing ... ': Urvil Patel reveals MS Dhoni's advice after hitting 13-ball fifty
Urvil Patel credited MS Dhoni for helping him overcome self-doubt before his stunning 65 off 23 balls for Chennai Super Kings against Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026. Urvil equalled the IPL’s fastest fifty record in 13 balls, dedicated the emotional milestone to his father, and also thanked skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad for guidance on pitch conditions.
Urvil Patel said a simple piece of advice from MS Dhoni helped him play the innings of his life during Chennai Super Kings’ clash against Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026. The young batter smashed 65 runs off just 23 balls at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, including eight sixes, and equalled the record for the fastest fifty in IPL history by reaching the milestone in only 13 balls. After failing to convert good starts in earlier matches, Urvil approached Dhoni for guidance while sitting in the dressing room.
“When I spoke to Mahi bhai when I got out early in a couple of matches, we were sitting together in the dressing room and I asked him 'I'm getting out early, what should I do to convert the good start? He said just one thing, 'I don't have any doubt in your skill, whatever doubt is there it is in your mind so just stay clear and try to hit the right ball at the right place,'” Urvil said. He added that Dhoni’s words helped him remove self-doubt and trust his natural attacking game.
The innings was especially emotional for Urvil because it was his first IPL fifty. He dedicated the knock to his father, who kept encouraging him despite earlier failures. "I was waiting for my first 50 in the IPL.
And I was emotional because I scored 50 of just 13 balls. I was very emotional, especially for my father. I dedicated the 50 to him," he said.