Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh heaped praise on young Chennai Super Kings batter Urvil Patel after the youngster produced a sensational innings to guide CSK to a crucial victory over Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026. Chasing a daunting target of 204 in a pressure-filled contest, Urvil completely changed the momentum of the game with one of the most explosive knocks of the season. The young batter hammered 65 runs off just 23 deliveries, smashing two boundaries and eight massive sixes at a staggering strike rate of over 282.
At a stage when Chennai Super Kings desperately needed momentum, Urvil’s fearless batting injected life into the chase and stunned the Lucknow bowlers. His aggressive approach allowed CSK to dominate the middle overs and eventually chase down the target in dramatic fashion.
Harbhajan Singh was particularly impressed by the youngster’s confidence and clean ball-striking on a surface that was not easy for batting. Speaking on JioStar, the former India spinner highlighted how Urvil repeatedly targeted the leg-side boundary with complete clarity and conviction.
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“The first six sixes seemed like he had decided to target just one area, cow corner, and he kept going for it. Some amazing hitting there from Urvil Patel. On a pitch where batting wasn’t all that easy, the way he struck the ball was commendable. He is definitely one for the future,” Harbhajan Singh said.
The former CSK spinner also pointed out how Urvil’s counterattack shifted pressure back onto Lucknow Super Giants at a crucial stage of the game. While the youngster provided the momentum, Shivam Dube calmly finished the chase with two towering sixes in the final over.
“Then Shivam Dube finished the match with those two sixes. He didn’t get much of a chance in the last couple of games, but when the moment came and two big hits were needed against a part-time spinner, he was not going to miss,” Harbhajan Singh added.
The victory significantly boosted Chennai Super Kings’ playoff hopes in IPL 2026. Harbhajan stressed that it was a must-win game for the five-time champions and felt Lucknow Super Giants would be disappointed after letting the match slip away through dropped catches and missed opportunities.
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“It was a must-win game for Chennai Super Kings. LSG must be disappointed because they had the game and let it slip,” he observed.
Urvil’s breathtaking innings also saw him equal Yashasvi Jaiswal’s record for the fastest IPL half-century, reaching the milestone in just 13 balls and announcing himself as one of the brightest young talents of IPL 2026.
