Chennai Super Kings recommended replacing Urvil Patel despite a record 13-ball IPL fifty

Former batsman Abhinav Mukund believes Chennai Super Kings should trade Urvil Patel ahead of IPL 2027. Urvil came into limelight last year and smashed it the fastest fifty in IPL history in just 13 balls against Lucknow Super Giants. He also broke Suresh Raina’s record for the fastest fifty by a CSK batsman.

However, Mukund feels that with several young batsmen in the CSK ranks, it might be difficult for Urvil to find a place in the playing eleven. Urvil joined CSK midway through the 2025 season as a replacement for batsman Vansh Bedi, who was ruled out of the tournament.

“I feel there is an opportunity for CSK to trade players like Urvil Patel. CSK already have the likes of Ayush Mhatre, Kartik Sharma, Dewald Brevis and Sarfaraz Khan in their squad and if all these batsmen are fit, unfortunately Urvil will not find a place,” Mukund said while talking about the JioStar Game Plan.

“So if CSK are investing in all the above batsmen as their future, then they should trade Urvil Patel. He is someone who will be an asset to a team that needs top firepower and wicketkeeping and that could work very well.”

AYUSH MHATRE, THE NEXT BIG THING

Mukund also praised Ayush Mhatre and insisted that CSK should not even consider trading the youngster given his immense potential. He added that with Sanju Samson as their first-choice wicketkeeper, the Super Kings should keep Sarfaraz Khan as their back-up option and replace him with Urvil.

“Ayush Mhatre is not a tradable option. He is the next big thing for CSK, he bats at number three, opens the batting and gives them an explosive start. They have too many top-order batsmen right now. Everyone wants to bat in the top four and that is the problem. So why not release Urvil and keep Sarfaraz as your back-up? It would deserve the Ursvil game and more time for the CSK squad to settle in. added.

URVIL HITS MAIDEN DOUBLE CENTURY

Urvil, meanwhile, has continued to raise his game since his IPL stint earlier this year. He recently hit his maiden first-class double centuryremained unbeaten on 210 against Kerala in the Ranji Trophy.

The 28-year-old achieved the milestone at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where he scored 210 off 227 deliveries, including 17 fours and six sixes. He brought up his double century in just 214 balls.

Meanwhile, the Super Kings will be eager to turn things around after three underwhelming seasons as they aim for a record-extended sixth IPL title under captain Ruturaj Gaikwad.

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