India, May 11 -- R Ashwin labelled Urvil Patel's sensational knock against Lucknow Super Giants as 'the most important innings' of IPL 2026 for Chennai Super Kings. The 27-year-old slammed 65 runs off 23 balls, packed with two fours and eight sixes, also striking at 282.61. It was key, as CSK successfully chased down 204, reaching 208/5 in 19.2 overs. The result also kept CSK on track in their late attempt for a playoff berth.

The result also saw CSK end their poor record in chases. Since IPL 2019, the franchise had never been able to chase down a target of 180-plus. But the match against LSG changed that.

Urvil got a stunning 13-ball half-century, making it the joint-fastest fifty in IPL history. He shares the record with RR opener Yas...