IPL 2025: Ayush Mhatre becomes the player youngest to represent CSK

In the IPL 2025 match against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium, Ayush Mhatre became the youngest player to represent Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

At the age of 17 years and 278 days, the right-hander became a part of the rich history of the Chennai-based franchise. He surpassed Abhinav Mukund, who made his debut for CSK at the age of 18 years and 139 days against Rajasthan Royals in 2008.

In his debut knock in the IPL 2025, Ayush Mhatre garnered 32 runs off just 15 deliveries. His cameo was laced with four boundaries and two maximums.

On the very second ball of his innings, Mhatre smashed his first boundary.

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MI`s Ashwani Kumar continued to leak runs against the 17-year-old Chennai batsman. The young Mhatre topped it up by sending the ball sailing past the boundary rope for a maximum. Ashwani tried to close it on a high by testing Mhatre with a short-length delivery. Mhatre picked up the length early, got into the position and pulled the ball into the deep square leg stand.

Riding on Ayush Mhatre`s fiery cameo, Chennai reached the score of 48 runs for the loss of one wicket in the powerplay.

On the first ball after the powerplay, he slapped the ball wide of cover, turning the fielders into mere spectators. On the fourth delivery, he beat MI captain Hardik Pandya near extra cover to find the fence for a four.

But Chahar had the last laugh after deceiving Mhatre with a short-length delivery. The length prompted the youngster to go for a pull, a shot he had no control over. The ball went high in the air and safely landed in Mitchell Santner`s hands. His stellar cameo played a massive part in lifting Chennai to 176/5.

At the end, Shivam Dube and Ravindra Jadeja registered the scores of 50 and 53 runs, respectively.

(With ANI Inputs)