Ayush Mhatre, a 17-year-old cricket prodigy from Mumbai, has been making waves in the domestic circuit with his impressive performances in the Ranji Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy.
Recently, he has caught the attention of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), who have invited him for mid-season trials in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
Background and Career Highlights
Born on July 16, 2007, Ayush Mhatre is a right-handed opening batter who has already shown remarkable talent in his early career.
He made his first-class debut for Mumbai in the 2024-25 Irani Cup at just 17 years old. Shortly after, he scored his maiden first-class century with 176 runs against Maharashtra in the Ranji Trophy.
Mhatre’s most notable achievement came in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, where he broke Yashasvi Jaiswal’s record to become the youngest player to score 150+ runs in men’s List A cricket. He achieved this feat by scoring an impressive 181 off 117 balls against Nagaland.
Recent Performances
In the 2024-25 season, Mhatre had a stellar run in both the Ranji Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy.
In the Ranji Trophy, he scored 471 runs in eight matches, averaging 33.64 with two centuries and one fifty. In the Vijay Hazare Trophy, he amassed 458 runs in seven matches at an average of 65.42, including two hundreds and one fifty.
CSK Invitation for Trials
CSK has been impressed by Mhatre’s performances and has invited him for trials at Chepauk in Chennai.
This move suggests that CSK is considering him as a potential replacement player if any of their current squad members suffer an injury or become unavailable.
Mhatre had previously been invited for trials by CSK before the IPL 2025 mega auction but remained unsold.
Potential Impact on CSK
If Mhatre were to join CSK, he would bring a fresh and dynamic batting option to the team. His ability to score big runs and his aggressive style could be a valuable asset for CSK, especially given their current struggles with consistency in the top order.
