In a remarkable performance, Ayush Mhatre of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) became the youngest player to score a half-century in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the iconic Chepauk stadium in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Mhatre, who is just 18 years and 261 days old, scored 73 runs off 43 balls, featuring six fours and five sixes, at a strike rate of 169.77 during the match against Punjab Kings (PBKS). This achievement places him alongside notable players like Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Prithvi Shaw, who also excelled before turning 19. Mhatre's score is the third-highest by a player under 19 in IPL history, with his previous best being 94 runs against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) last season. In the match, CSK posted a total of 209 runs, with significant contributions from Shivam Dube (45* runs) and Sarfaraz Khan (32 runs). The Punjab Kings opted to bowl first after winning the toss, and their best bowler was Vijaykumar Vyshak, who took two wickets.