Ayush Mhatre

Ayush Mhatre (आयुष म्हात्रे ; born 16 July 2007) is an Indian first-class cricketer who represents Mumbai and plays for the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Career

As an opening batter, Mhatre made his first-class debut at the age of 17 during the 2024-25 Irani Cup for Mumbai. Shortly thereafter, he achieved his maiden first-class century, scoring 176 runs against Maharashtra in the 2024–25 Ranji Trophy.

Mhatre gained further recognition by becoming the youngest player to score 150 or more runs in men’s List A cricket, breaking the previous record held by Yashasvi Jaiswal.

On 20 April 2025, Mhatre made his IPL debut for the Chennai Super Kings. Batting at number 3, he scored 32 runs off just 15 balls, which included 4 fours and 2 sixes, contributing significantly to CSK's innings after a slow start in the powerplay. At 17 years and 278 days old, he became the 7th youngest player to participate in an IPL match.