Two IPL franchises contacted Urvil Patel on the same day. One was Chennai Super Kings and the other was Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Both teams wanted to sign him mid-season as a replacement player.
Who is Urvil Patel?
Urvil Patel is a wicketkeeper batter who came into news after scoring two centuries in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025. One of them came in just 28 balls, the fastest T20 hundred by any Indian player.
When did this happen?
This happened in the middle of IPL 2025. Both Vansh Bedi from CSK and Devdutt Padikkal from RCB were ruled out because of injury. That same day Urvil got calls from both teams.
Where was Urvil Patel when he got the calls?
He was on vacation with his family when this happened. CSK’s scout called him around 1 pm. In the evening he told everyone that he would soon play in the CSK jersey.
Why did Urvil choose CSK over RCB?
RCB wanted him to come for a 15-day trial. CSK told him directly that they were ready to sign him after BCCI’s approval. But the real reason was emotional.
Urvil said he always wanted his father to meet MS Dhoni. His parents don’t watch his games, but this time he asked his father to come just to meet Dhoni. His father agreed and watched him play live.
How did Urvil Patel perform after joining CSK?
CSK could not reach the playoffs in IPL 2025 but Urvil got a chance in three matches. He scored 68 runs with a strike rate of 212.5. His batting helped CSK win two games and made a strong impression.
Urvil followed his heart and chose a moment with Dhoni over a trial with RCB
When two offers came to Urvil Patel on the same day, he chose the one that made his heart happy. Playing under MS Dhoni makes his father proud, and performing in big matches makes his decision worth it.
His journey is a reminder that chances come without warning. What matters is how you take them with heart and honesty.
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