Urvil Patel has been the real giant in the afternoon against the Giants on paper. In the match between Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants on May 10 at the Chepauk, Urvil Patel went crazy. Growing up playing a lot of tennis balls, Patel rampaged the LSG bowling line so far, hitting 8 sixes and just 2 boundaries. And soon after he got to his half century, he picked out a small piece of paper, which shows "This is for Papa" written on it. Urvil Patel gives his 50 to his father 🥹🥹 pic.twitter.com/9qefPb4bUW — DB (@Brevisnation12) May 10, 2026 Urvil Patel has written “This is for you papa” on that slip.🥹💛 pic.twitter.com/1IDlOBHtrg — U' (@toxifyxe) May 10, 2026 Well, Urvil got his 50th run in the 13th ball. And with this, he became the joint fastest half-centurion in the history of the Indian Premier League. Earlier, Yashasvi Jaiswal got a 13-ball half-century in 2023 when he played for the Rajasthan Royals against the Kolkata Knight Riders. Fastest IPL half centuries Player Balls Match Venue Date Urvil Patel 13 Chennai Super Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants Chennai 10 May 2026 Yashasvi Jaiswal 13 Rajasthan Royals v Kolkata Knight Riders Kolkata 11 May 2023 Romario Shepherd 14 Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings Bengaluru 03 May 2025 KL Rahul 14 Kings XI Punjab v Delhi Capitals Mohali 08 April 2018 Pat Cummins 14 Kolkata Knight Riders v Mumbai Indians Pune 06 April 2022 Meanwhile, Urvil departed, scoring 65 runs in 23 balls. Shahbaz Khan ended the show with a length ball outside off stump, and Avesh Khan took an excellent catch at the deep extra cover after Urvil mistimed the shot. Read also: Watch: Urvil Patel Goes Berserk! CSK Batter Hammers Avesh Khan for Three Sixes in a Row Role of urvil Patel in his cricketing career Urvil Patel’s father, Mukesh Patel, played a crucial role in shaping his cricketing journey through discipline, sacrifice, and unwavering support. A PT teacher and former sprinter, Mukesh saw his unfulfilled athletic dreams reflected in his son and dedicated himself to nurturing Urvil’s talent from an early age. He woke up daily at 4 AM to take Urvil for practice and ensured he received proper training and facilities. To support his son’s career, Mukesh even stopped taking private tuitions, sacrificing an important source of family income. The family frequently travelled from Mehsana to Ahmedabad for better coaching opportunities, often skipping holidays and social events. During difficult phases, including Urvil going unsold in the IPL 2025 auction, Mukesh stood firmly beside him emotionally, sharing the family’s disappointment and struggles.