Will Urvil Patel Play Today's KKR Vs CSK IPL 2025 Match?

Debashis Sarangi

Urvil Patel with CSK captain MS Dhoni [Source: @StanMSD/X]Urvil Patel with CSK captain MS Dhoni [Source: @StanMSD/X]

This evening, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in match number 57 of the ongoing IPL 2025 season. The high-voltage clash will be played at the historic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. 

Is Urvil Patel Available To Play For CSK Against KKR?

As CSK gear up to cross swords against KKR, the focus shifts to Urvil Patel, the newest member of the Super Kings family. Hailed for his flamboyant stroke-play and neat wicket-keeping skills, Urvil Patel recently joined CSK as an injury replacement for Vansh Bedi. 

As per the latest video released by CSK's official social media handle, Urvil has linked up with the team and has been practising intensely in the net sessions. 

In the video attached above, Urvil Patel can be seen fine-tuning his batting as well as wicket-keeping skills ahead of the KKR vs CSK clash at Eden Gardens. This could be an indication of his participation in the high-octane encounter. 

Renowned for his explosive batting, Urvil was one of the standout performers for Gujarat in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, amassing 315 runs at an average of 78.75 and a blistering strike rate of 229.92. 

Who Could Urvil Patel Replace If He Plays Vs KKR?

It's worth mentioning that Urvil Patel plays as an opener in T20 cricket. Thus, if CSK draft him into their playing XI, the keeper-batter might replace one of the openers. 

Currently, Ayush Mhatre and Shaik Rasheed are CSK's first-choice openers in the IPL 2025. However, if Urvil impresses the MS Dhoni-led think tank with his form in the nets, he could replace Shaik Rasheed, who hasn't been at his best yet. 

While Mhatre's bat has done the talking, Rasheed has failed to live up to the hype, managing only 71 runs across five innings at a mediocre average of 14.20 and a strike rate of 112.70. Considering CSK have lost their previous four encounters, it won't be surprising if they bring Urvil in place of Rasheed tonight.