Why is Urvil Patel disappointed despite scoring the fastest century? Heartfelt words on remaining unsold in auction
Urvil Patel
Many players became millionaires in the mega auction of IPL 2025. A lot of money was showered on Indian players as compared to foreign players. However, not all players were so lucky. Many players were bought at very low prices while some did not find a buyer at all. One such player was Urvil Patel, who remained unsold in the IPL mega auction but after that he performed with the bat in such a way that he surprised the entire cricket world. Urvil, playing for Gujarat, broke Rishabh Pant’s record of the fastest century by scoring a century in just 28 balls against Tripura in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Tournament. Before Urvil, Pant held the record of the fastest century in T20 cricket for India. Pant had scored a stormy century in just 32 balls in the year 2018.
Just a few days after achieving the great feat of scoring a century in 28 balls, Urvil once again created a sensation by scoring a stormy century. This time he scored a century in 36 balls against Uttarakhand. Everyone is talking about Urvil Patel after scoring 2 stormy centuries within a week.
World record missed by one ball
In a special conversation with India TV, Urvil Patel has called himself lucky that he could achieve this big record. He said that the fastest century is a matter of pride. Everyone dreams of breaking the record of the fastest century in T20 cricket. He considers himself lucky. When Urvil was on 83 runs, his teammates told that he could break the world record in 3-4 balls. After this he tried and hit 2-3 sixes but during this he missed one ball. If that one ball had not been missed, the world record would have been equaled.
Urvil said that he was disappointed when he remained unsold in the IPL mega auction but then focused on the tournament ahead. He said that every player’s dream is to play IPL. He was also a little nervous and was quite disappointed after going unsold. Although there was nothing in that match that he had to prove. Cricket gives a lot and also doesn’t give much. He played this innings for his father, he was more disappointed.
Told Surya as his favorite cricketer
He said that he had in mind that if the IPL mega auction was delayed a little then it would have been better for everyone. He described Suryakumar Yadav as his favorite cricketer and expressed his desire to play with him. He also praised Hardik Pandya’s attitude. When he was asked about his favorite team, he took the name of Gujarat Titans. He said the reason behind this was the home team.
