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Record Breaking Tons: 5 Fastest Centuries In Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Urvil Patel smashed the fastest ton in SMAT [Source: @CricCrazyJohns/X.Com] Urvil Patel smashed the fastest ton in SMAT [Source: @CricCrazyJohns/X.Com]

Urvil Patel, the Gujarat batter created history on Wednesday as he scored the fastest century in the history of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT). He achieved the feat in just 28 deliveries as he belted the Tripura bowlers to all around the park.

Interestingly, Urvil's ton is just behind Estonia's Sahil Chauhan, who raced away to a T20 ton in just 27 deliveries against Cyprus. The 26-year-old batter hammered seven fours and 12 sixes as the Tripura bowlers felt helples. With this record created, we look at the 5 fastest centuries scored in the history of SMAT.

5 Fastest Centuries In Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

5) Rohit Sharma - 45 balls Vs Gujarat

Well before he was known as the 'Hitman' of cricket, Rohit Sharma announced his arrival with a blistering 45 balls ton Vs Gujarat in the 2007 edition of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Gujarat batted first and posted a decent 145 on the board.

In reply, Mumbai lost early wickets, including that of Ajinkya Rahane, but Rohit Sharma came out all guns blazing and smashed a 45-ball hundred to seal the deal for his side. His knock included 13 fours and 5 sixes.

4) Ricky Bhui - 42 balls Vs Nagaland

It was a record-breaking ton as Andhra Pradesh ran riot against Nagaland and won the match by a whopping 179 runs. Batting first, Andhra posted 244/4, with Bhui leading the charge. The talented batter 108 off 42 balls and was the chief destroyer with 5 fours and 10 sixes.

3) Priyansh Arya - 43 balls Vs Uttar Pradesh

The next big thing of Indian cricket, Priyansh Arya quickly rose to the fame with his stellar performances in the Delhi Premier League. However, it was his knock a couple of days ago that sealed his place in the IPL.

Playing for Delhi against Uttar Pradesh Arya utilised the placid conditions and smashed a record-breaking 43-ball century. It was the third fastest century in SMAT history and the knock came with 5 fours and 10 sixes before the batter was run-out.

2) Rishabh Pant - 32 balls Vs Himachal Pradesh

The match that brought Rishabh Pant into the eyes of the Indian fans. The talented batter for the last 6 years held the record for the fastest T20 century by an Indian, when he smacked a 32-ball century in the 2018 edition.

Himachal batted first and posted 144/8. The target was achieved by Delhi with utmost ease as Pant remained unbeaten at 116 and single-handedly won the match for his side.

1) Urvil Patel - 28 balls Vs Tripura

In one of the most breath-taking display of batting, Urvil Patel of Gujarat made a mockery of the opposition bowling as he single handedly helped Gujarat chase down 155 inside 11 overs. The opening batter finished at 113 off 35 balls as Tripura bowlers felt helpless.