Urvil Patel scores his maiden first-class double century for Gujarat against Kerala in the Ranji Trophy

Gujarat batter Urvil Patel scored his maiden first-class double century against Kerala in the 2026–27 Ranji Trophy on 3 November 2026 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Patel’s innings lifts Gujarat past 500

Patel reached 200 in 214 balls, hitting 17 fours and six sixes. He completed the double century with a single off Kerala spinner Jalaj Saxena. His innings helped Gujarat cross 500 in their first innings.

Important Facts for Exams

• Early format: The Ranji Trophy used knockout matches until 1956–57, then adopted zonal league groups whose winners advanced to knockouts.
• First-class criteria: First-class matches are scheduled for at least three days, involve eleven players per side and allow each team two innings.
• Status authority: A country’s governing body grants first-class status to domestic teams representing its highest playing standard.