New Delhi, Nov. 26 -- A hard-hitting century from Gujarat skipper Urvil Patel and half-centuries from Ajinkya Rahane and wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson were among the standouts on day one of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2025 on Thursday.

In the Group C clash between Services and Gujarat, the latter chased down 183 set by Services on the back of a half-century from Gaurav Kochar (60 in 37 balls, with seven fours and two sixes), as Urvil, who was signed by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as an injury replacement last IPL season, torched a 37-ball 119*, including 12 fours and 10 sixes alongside Aarya Desai (60 in 35 balls, with six fours and three sixes). Gujarat chased down the target with eight wickets in hand and 45 balls left. His 31-...