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Ayush Mhatre, 18, Becomes Youngest to Score IPL Fifty at Chepauk

Chennai Super Kings' 18-year-old sensation Ayush Mhatre has etched his name in the record books by becoming the youngest player to score an Indian Premier League half-century at the iconic Chepauk stadium. The Indian U19 World Cup-winning captain smashed 73 runs off just 43 balls against Punjab Kings, featuring six fours and five sixes. His innings helped CSK post a formidable total of 209 for 5 in their 20 overs. Mhatre's knock is also the third-highest individual score in IPL history by a player before turning 19.

Key Points: Youngest IPL Fifty at Chepauk: CSK's Ayush Mhatre Makes History

  • Record-breaking 73 off 43 balls
  • Youngest IPL fifty at Chepauk
  • Third-highest IPL score before turning 19
  • CSK posts 209/5 vs PBKS
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IPL 2026: CSK's Ayush Mhatre becomes youngest to hit IPL fifty at Chepauk

18-year-old CSK batter Ayush Mhatre becomes youngest to score an IPL half-century at Chepauk, scoring 73 vs PBKS. See his record-breaking stats.

"At 18 years and 261 days of age, Mhatre is the youngest to score an IPL fifty at Chepauk."

Chennai, April 3

Chennai Super Kings batter Ayush Mhatre made history, becoming the youngest player to score an Indian Premier League half-century at the iconic Chepauk stadium on Friday.

The 18-year-old Indian U19 World Cup-winning captain achieved this milestone during his side's match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Chepauk, scoring 73 in 43 balls, with six fours and five sixes at a strike rate of 169.77

At 18 years and 261 days of age, Mhatre is the youngest to score an IPL fifty at Chepauk.

Also, he has joined the elite list of Vaibhav Suryavanshi of Rajasthan Royals (three) and Prithvi Shaw of Delhi Capitals (DC) for most fifty-plus scores in IPL career before turning 19.

His 73 is also the third-highest individual score in IPL before turning 19, with the second-highest score also made by him, a scintillating 94 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) last season. The best score by a batter in IPL before turning 19 is owned by Vaibhav Suryavanshi (101 against the Gujarat Titans at the age of 14 last season).

Since his debut season last year, Mhatre has scored 313 runs in nine innings for CSK at an average of 34.77 and a strike rate of over 183, with two fifties and a best score of 94.

Mhatre, coming in as an injury replacement for the skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, scored 240 runs in seven innings last season at an average of 34.28 and a strike rate of almost 189, with a fifty.

PBKS won the toss and opted to bowl first against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in both teams' second match of the season.

Knocks from Mhatre (73 in 43 balls, with six fours and five sixes), Shivam Dube (45* in 28 balls, with five fours and a six) and Sarfaraz Khan (32 in 12 balls, with six fours and a six) helped CSK reach 209/5 in 20 overs, with Vijaykumar Vyshak (2/38) being the pick of PBKS bowlers. Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett and Yuzi Chahal also took a wicket each.

Punjab Kings playing XI: Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (captain), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal.

Punjab Kings Impact subs: Suryansh Shedge, Priyansh Arya, Vishnu Vinod, Pravin Dubey, Hemant Brar

Chennai Super Kings playing XI: Sanju Samson (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad (captain), Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Kartik Sharma, Prashant Veer, Noor Ahmed, Matt Henry, Anshul Kamboj, Khaleel Ahmed.

Chennai Super Kings Impact subs: Jamie Overton, Rahul Chahar, Matthew Short, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Gurjapneet Singh.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Incredible innings! His strike rate is phenomenal. As a neutral fan, it's thrilling to watch such fearless batting from a teenager. Hope he gets a consistent run in the team.
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Vikram M
While the knock was brilliant, I hope the management and media don't put too much pressure on him. We've seen many young talents fade after early hype. Let him develop at his own pace.
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Priya S
Yaar, what a player! He came in as a replacement last year and now look at him. That six-hitting ability is pure class. CSK's scouting is just another level. Whistle Podu! 💛
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Rohit P
The record list is getting younger every year! Vaibhav Suryavanshi at 14, now Mhatre at 18. IPL is truly a platform for these kids to shine on the world stage. Makes me proud as an Indian fan.
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Michael C
That's some serious power-hitting for an 18-year-old. 73 off 43 on a big ground like Chepauk is impressive. The competition between these young Indian batters is great for the sport globally.
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Kavya N
So happy for him! But can we also appreciate Sarfar

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