Chennai Super Kings’ wicketkeeper-batter Urvil Patel makes headlines in the IPL by hitting the joint-fastest half-century in tournament history. Multiple reports describe Patel reaching his fifty off 13 balls against Lucknow Super Giants, equalling the record held by Yashasvi Jaiswal for the fastest IPL fifty. During the innings, Patel hits six sixes within his first eight balls, a new IPL record for most sixes in that span. His overall knock is reported as 65 off 23 balls. One source notes that seven of his 13-ball-fifty came in succession as he powers through the innings, with the majority of his scoring coming from boundaries and particularly from back-to-back sixes. Lucknow posts 203/8 before CSK chase it successfully. CSK ultimately wins the match by five wickets, with Patel’s rapid scoring playing a decisive role in the chase. Virat Kohli is also reported to have watched Patel’s innings closely from the stands.