Ayush Mhatre Shines as CSK Takes on PBKS in IPL 2026
IPL 2026 Live: Mhatre Scripts History, Also Joins Sooryavanshi, Shaw In Elite List
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In a thrilling IPL 2026 match at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, Ayush Mhatre scored 73 runs off 43 balls, leading the Chennai Super Kings against the Punjab Kings. Mhatre's performance places him among an elite group of young players with multiple fifty-plus scores before turning 19.
- 01Ayush Mhatre scored 73 runs off 43 balls, hitting six fours and five sixes.
- 02Mhatre joins Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Prithvi Shaw as players with two or more fifty-plus scores in IPL before age 19.
- 03Sanju Samson struggled again, scoring only 7 runs.
- 04CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad made one change to the lineup, bringing in Prashant Veer.
- 05Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer opted to bowl first after winning the toss.
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In the seventh match of IPL 2026 at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, Ayush Mhatre showcased his talent by scoring 73 runs off 43 balls, including six fours and five sixes. This performance not only helped the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) recover from an early loss but also placed Mhatre in an elite group of players with two or more fifty-plus scores in the IPL before turning 19, joining Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Prithvi Shaw. Despite Mhatre's brilliance, CSK faced challenges as Sanju Samson managed only 7 runs before being dismissed. CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad made a strategic change by including Prashant Veer in place of Matt Short, while Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Shreyas Iyer opted to bowl first after winning the toss. The match continues to unfold with CSK aiming for a target of over 200 runs.
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Ayush Mhatre's performance boosts CSK's morale and showcases the potential of young talent in the IPL.
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