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CSK Signs Urvil Patel as Third Injury Replacement in IPL 2025

The uncapped wicketkeeper-batter, known for his record-breaking T20 century, replaces Vansh Bedi, who is sidelined with a season-ending ankle injury.

Chennai Super Kings name Urvil Patel as a replacement for Vansh Bedi
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Overview

  • Chennai Super Kings confirmed the signing of Urvil Patel on May 5, 2025, as a replacement for Vansh Bedi, who suffered a ligament tear in his left ankle.
  • Urvil Patel, a 26-year-old from Baroda, became India's fastest T20 centurion with a 28-ball hundred in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-25.
  • This marks CSK's third injury replacement of the season, following earlier signings of Ayush Mhatre and Dewald Brevis due to injuries to key players.
  • CSK has been eliminated from IPL 2025 playoff contention, with only three matches remaining in their campaign.
  • Patel, who was previously part of the Gujarat Titans setup but did not debut, brings explosive batting credentials with a career T20 strike rate of 170.