As CSK faces KKR at Eden Gardens in a vital IPL 2025 encounter all attention turns to Urvil Patel who can be a possible replacement for the injured Vansh Bedi on the CSK’s roster. The video posted by official CSK social media solidifications shows Urvil practicing his strokes and maintaining clear goals through explosive bat swings after lots of network training. The 315 runs he scored on the Syed Mushtaq ground in domestic cricket raises anticipation regarding his potential IPL debut today.
Urvil’s first steps as a lion! 🦁 #WhistlePodu #KKRvCSK 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/8wL4zAQdac
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Will Urvil Patel Get Chosen To Fill A Position In CSK’s Playing XI?
With his natural ability Urvil Patel stands ready to fill one of CSK’s existing opening slot positions if he is chosen for the team. Ayush Mhatre demonstrated consistency since Shaik Rasheed struggled by scoring 71 runs with a 14.20 average across his last five inputs. The recent string of CSK defeats makes it likely that Urvil Patel will be chosen instead of Rasheed at today’s KKR match.
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Urvil Patel Stats
Urvil Patel’s reliable batting skills become evident through his consistent first-class and limited overs statistics. Across his First-Class career Patel has scored 423 runs in 10 matches while maintaining an average of 26.43 and reaching his highest score of 140. His List A cricket has delivered outstanding results through 748 runs divided across 22 matches at a 44.00 average with his best inning reaching 116. His T20 career highlights his remarkable explosive potential, amassing 1,162 runs in 47 matches with a top score of 115. His aggressive batting style is reflected in an outstanding strike rate of 170.38, as showcased in tournament statistics.
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