Urvil Patel hits maiden double century, 210 not out, against Kerala
By Aarav DeshpandeSports Correspondent, Peepals Yuva
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Urvil Patel made an unbeaten 210 off 227 balls for Gujarat against Kerala in the Ranji Trophy on 3 November 2026, his first first-class double century.
What Happened
Urvil Patel scored the first double century of his first-class career on Tuesday, 3 November 2026, finishing unbeaten on 210 off 227 balls for Gujarat against Kerala in the Ranji Trophy at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. His innings, with 17 fours and six sixes, carried Gujarat to 534 for 9 declared on the second day of the four-day Elite Group C match, which runs from 2 to 5 November. Three other batters also made double centuries in the same round of India's premier domestic first-class competition.
Key Facts
- Score: Urvil Patel 210 not out off 227 balls, with 17 fours and six sixes.
- Milestones: he reached his hundred in 91 balls and his double hundred in 214 balls, according to match reports; it was his third first-class century for Gujarat.
- Team total: Gujarat declared at 534 for 9; Aarya Desai made 95 and Vishal Jayswal 77.
- Kerala's bowling: N P Basil took three wickets and Aditya Sarwate two.
- Kerala's reply: Vishnu Vinod made 66 and Sachin Baby 42; a Kerala report put the side at 230 for 5 after 65 overs on the third day, Wednesday, 4 November.
- Same round: Pradosh Ranjan Paul of Tamil Nadu scored 208 and Sanvir Singh made 205 for Punjab against Andhra, as Punjab declared at 592 for 9; K V Aneesh made an unbeaten 142.
- Patel is a wicketkeeper-batter who has played in the Indian Premier League for Chennai Super Kings.
Why It Matters
For a young batter, a first-class double century is a statement. Selectors for India A and other higher teams look closely at Ranji Trophy runs, and a big, fast innings in front of them makes a player hard to ignore. The way he paced this knock stands out: he scored his first hundred at better than a run a ball, then slowed down to bat for a long time and take Gujarat out of reach.
The innings also helped trend his name online in India on match day, a sign of how domestic cricket can reach a wide audience when a player linked to an Indian Premier League side does something special. For Kerala, the task in the final days was to bat long enough to save the match after conceding a huge total.
The round as a whole was a batter's feast. Four scores of 140 or more, three of them double centuries, were reported from the round's second day across different venues.
Peepals calculation: Patel's strike rate was about 92.5 runs per 100 balls (210 ÷ 227 × 100). His boundaries brought 104 runs (17 × 4 + 6 × 6), almost half of his score (104 ÷ 210 = 49.5%). His second hundred took 123 balls (214 − 91), compared with 91 for the first. He made about 39% of Gujarat's 534 (210 ÷ 534). Our calculation from the reported figures.
| Batter | Team | Score in round 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Urvil Patel | Gujarat | 210 not out |
| Pradosh Ranjan Paul | Tamil Nadu | 208 |
| Sanvir Singh | Punjab | 205 |
| K V Aneesh | Not stated in reports | 142 not out |
Impact
Short-term: Gujarat were in a commanding position against Kerala going into the final day on Thursday, 5 November, with Kerala needing a long batting effort to avoid defeat.
Long-term: The innings strengthens Patel's case for higher honours such as India A selection, and adds to his value ahead of the next Indian Premier League season.
Who is affected: Urvil Patel and the Gujarat team; Kerala's batters, including Vishnu Vinod and Sachin Baby; national and IPL selectors; and fans who follow young domestic players.
Key Takeaway
Urvil Patel's unbeaten 210 off 227 balls against Kerala on 3 November 2026 was his first first-class double century and set up Gujarat's 534 for 9 declared.
Questions and Answers
How many runs did Urvil Patel score against Kerala?
Urvil Patel scored an unbeaten 210 off 227 balls, with 17 fours and six sixes, for Gujarat against Kerala in the Ranji Trophy on 3 November 2026.
Is this Urvil Patel's first double century?
Yes. It is his maiden double century in first-class cricket and his third first-class hundred for Gujarat.
Where is the Gujarat vs Kerala Ranji Trophy match being played?
At the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, from 2 to 5 November 2026, in Elite Group C.
Who else scored double centuries in this Ranji Trophy round?
Pradosh Ranjan Paul made 208 for Tamil Nadu and Sanvir Singh made 205 for Punjab against Andhra in the same round.
Disclaimer: Prepared by the Peepals newsroom from publicly available sources with AI assistance. Information is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication and may change. Images may be representative. Not professional advice. Report an error via our contact page.
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