Ranji Trophy | Urvil Patel channels inner MS Dhoni to pull off clever stumping to dismiss Shahbaz Ahmed

‌Bengal continued their perfect record in the Ranji Trophy with a huge 141-run win over Gujarat in an Elite Group C encounter at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Pacer Mohammed Shami and left-arm spinner Shahbaz Ahmed were the architects for the home side in their second round game, picking up eight and nine wickets, respectively, to restrict Gujarat in both innings.

Wicketkeeper-batter Urvil Patel tried to delay the inevitable, scoring an unbeaten ton in Gujarat’s second innings, but the hosts had the last laugh as they skittled the visitors out for 185 in their second innings on the final day of the battle. The Chennai Super Kings player was also impressive behind the stumps, effecting a clever stumping to account for Shahbaz in Bengal’s second essay.

The batter missed a straight delivery from left-arm spinner Siddharth Desai, while trying to punch a back of the length delivery outside off stump. An alert Urvil safely collected the ball and waited patiently before coming up with a flash of brilliance.

Just as the all-rounder tried to drag his back foot to return to his original batting position, the wicketkeeper slowly ticked off the bail before hesitantly appealing to the square leg umpire. Replays on the big screen shocked everyone in attendance, including Urvil, as the wicketkeeper showed perfect timing to clip the timber just as the foot went in the air before returning.

Twitter was in awe as Urvil showed glimpses of MS Dhoni to shock Shahbaz with his perfect glovework.

Dhoni Vibes 💥

— Robinson (@Robinson966715) 

Very smart!

Urvil Patel with a smart stumping to dismiss Shahbaz Ahmed in Bengal vs Gujarat, Ranji Trophy 2025-25 match.



Was it out or not? 

— Koushik Biswas (@kbofficial25) 

Brilliant Knock!

Urvil Patel retires hurt after a quick 102 against Bengal at Eden Gardens.



He scored the last 20 odd runs with severe cramps.



Bengal got back-to-back wickets after he went back to the dressing room.



Gujarat 154/5.   

— sahban uddin (@SahbanUddin) 

Alone Warrior!

It's not Gujarat vs West Bengal..... It's West Bengal vs URVIL PATEL 🔥🔥🔥🔥

— Goatchin Goatindra (@thegoatrachin) 

Lovely!

A LOVELY MOMENT 💛



- Shami appreciating the innings of Urvil Patel for his tremendous fighting spirit in the 4th Innings at Eden Gardens. 

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) 

One-Man Show 💛

Gujrat allout on 185 and Urvil patel Scored 109 out of that

Remained Notout too 

— Sawai96 (@Aspirant_9457) 

Urvil Mode

Then urvil patel arrived & smashed his 2nd first class hundred despite having of cramps

— Prince kumar (@PrinceX064) 

True Spirit 💛

A LOVELY MOMENT 💛



- Shami appreciating the innings of Urvil Patel for his tremendous fighting spirit in the 4th Innings at Eden Gardens. 

— Jitendra Kumar (@jitenda60203698) 

On fire!

💥CSK's Urvil Patel in Ranji Trophy 🔥 

— TheXReplier (@ReplySensei) 

CSK Signal

A 100 at 104 strike rate while chasing 327 for Urvil Patel when 6 of the other 10 players scored 0. Hopefully we find a place that fits him well next season. 

— Heisenberg ☢ (@internetumpire) 

Beautiful Moment

💛 A Heartwarming Moment 💛



Mohammed Shami applauds Urvil Patel for his incredible fighting spirit in the 4th innings at Eden Gardens.



Truly a display of grit and determination!    

— Arshit Yadav (@imArshit)