IPL 2025: 17-Year-Old Ayush Mhatre Shines in CSK Debut
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Synopsis
Seventeen-year-old Ayush Mhatre made a stunning debut for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2025, scoring 32 runs off 15 balls. His explosive performance at Wankhede Stadium has set high expectations for his future in cricket, following a remarkable rise in his career.
Key Takeaways
- Ayush Mhatre scored 32 runs on his IPL debut.
- He replaced Rahul Tripathi in the lineup.
- Mhatre travels 80 kilometers daily for cricket.
- He previously scored a century in first-class cricket.
- In 2025, he aims to seize more opportunities in IPL.
Mumbai, April 20 (NationPress) The trend of young talents making remarkable debuts continues in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Seventeen-year-old Ayush Mhatre dazzled in his inaugural match for Chennai Super Kings at his home ground, Wankhede Stadium. Mhatre scored an impressive 32 runs off just 15 balls, stepping in for Rahul Tripathi.
A day after the 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi made headlines with a six on his first ball for Rajasthan Royals against Lucknow Super Giants, Mhatre followed suit by hitting two sixes and a four from his first five deliveries.
Mhatre, a burgeoning talent from the Mumbai maidans, commutes approximately 80 kilometers daily from suburban Virar to South Mumbai to pursue his cricketing aspirations.
Entering the game in the fourth over after fellow youth Ashwani Kumar dismissed Rachin Ravindra (5) with his first ball, Mhatre faced a close call on his first delivery but quickly found his rhythm. He hit a four off a full delivery, followed by a six over midwicket, accumulating 17 runs off four balls in that over.
He continued to impress by scoring three additional fours, helping CSK surpass 50 runs shortly after the power-play. However, Deepak Chahar eventually caught Mhatre's edge, leading to his dismissal by Mitchell Santner at long-on. Mhatre concluded his innings with 32 runs from 15 balls.
This year, Mhatre also made a notable first-class debut for Mumbai, scoring a century in just his third match. His performance in the Vijay Hazare Trophy was equally remarkable, where he hit 181 off 117 balls, becoming the youngest player to score 150 or more in a single innings.
Despite his impressive track record, he remained unsold in the 2025 IPL auction. Nonetheless, an injury to CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad provided Mhatre with a golden opportunity, which he seized effectively. He now aims to capitalize on this chance in IPL 2025.
Experts who have witnessed the growth of legendary players from the Mumbai Maidans, including Sachin Tendulkar, Vinod Kambli, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Prithvi Shaw, have high hopes for Mhatre. On Sunday, the 17-year-old demonstrated that he possesses the talent and determination to fulfill his dreams.
