In what could be one of the most exciting breakout moments of IPL 2025, 17-year-old Ayush Mhatre delivered a fiery start for Chennai Super Kings against Mumbai Indians — and that too at his home ground, Wankhede.
Coming in after an early wicket, Mhatre announced himself in style in front of his home crowd. Facing Ashwani Kumar, the teenager smacked a four followed by two back-to-back sixes — 18 runs in just 3 balls — showcasing maturity and fearless strokeplay well beyond his age.
The sequence:
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3.4 – First boundary in IPL: Driven through the line for four
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3.5 – Picked up off the pads and lofted over deep mid-wicket for six
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3.6 – Pulled into the deep square leg stands for another six
4️⃣6️⃣6️⃣ – Cracking Start! 💪🏻#MIvCSK #WhistlePodu
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) April 20, 2025
Mhatre, who is now the youngest-ever player to represent CSK at 17 years and 278 days, joined an elite list of young debutants but stood out by delivering immediate impact.
With chants rising at Wankhede, the local boy made sure his name was heard loud and clear. If this start is anything to go by, Ayush Mhatre might just be the next big thing in CSK’s legacy.
