Ayush Mhatre’s rise with us has been nothing short of extraordinary. At just seventeen when he first broke into our setup, he didn’t arrive with hype, he arrived with intent. Picked up mid-season and thrown into pressure situations, he didn’t look like a stand-in; he looked like he belonged.
From fearless powerplay intent to mature shot selection, Mhatre showed us a level of composure well beyond his years. That first season wasn’t a flash, it was a statement, strong enough to earn his retention and cement his place in our plans.
What makes his story even more compelling is that he’s not just delivering for us; he’s now leading India at the Under-19 World Cup, balancing leadership with performance on a global stage. For Chennai Super Kings, he represents the future, talent, temperament, and trust coming together at the right time.
Ayush Mhatre Personal Details
Name: Ayush Mhatre
Born: July 16, 2007
Age: 18y 184d
Nationality: India
Height: 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Batting Style: Right-hand bat
Bowling Style: Right-arm offbreak
Playing Role: Batting allrounder
Who is Ayush Mhatre?
Ayush Mhatre is one of India’s brightest teenage prospects, shaped by Mumbai’s fiercely competitive grassroots system. Raised in Maharashtra, Mhatre progressed through school and club cricket before making his mark in Mumbai’s age-group circuit. He earned recognition in domestic youth tournaments with consistent run-scoring and quickly climbed into senior domestic cricket while still in his teens.
His development accelerated through India’s Under-19 pathway, where he not only performed but also took on leadership responsibilities as captain at the Under-19 World Cup. Mhatre is a right-hand top-order batter defined by intent and maturity. He blends classical strokeplay with fearless acceleration, plays pace and spin with equal clarity, and carries a composure rare for his age. He is not just emerging talent; he is structured ambition.
Ayush Mhatre’s Stats for the Chennai Super Kings
| Year | Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Strike Rate | Average | 50’s | 100’s |
| 2025 | 7 | 248 | 96 | 189 | 34.3 | 1 | 0 |
Ayush Mhatre’s impact for us went far beyond results on the table. When he came in, he restored intent and parity to our batting, taking the game on against every major opponent without hesitation. Batting in pressure situations, he showed fearlessness, clarity, and an attacking mindset that immediately lifted our tempo. His ability to score freely against quality bowling attacks gave us momentum at the top and belief in tight contests.
While the season didn’t end with qualification, Mhatre’s performances stood out as a major positive. Seven matches, strong run returns, and a strike rate hovering around the elite bracket tell their own story. For us, this wasn’t just a breakout stint, it was proof that he belongs at this level and is central to where we’re headed next.
Ayush Mhatre’s Domestic Stats
Ayush Mhatre’s domestic record already reflects the temperament of a batter groomed for responsibility. Across formats, he has shown the ability to play long, match-shaping innings while also accelerating when the situation demands it. In red-ball cricket, he has demonstrated patience and the hunger to convert starts into defining knocks.
In limited-overs formats, his game opens up seamlessly, blending control with power and an instinct to dominate bowlers. What stands out is his consistency despite his age, he doesn’t play like someone learning the ropes.
As the current captain of India’s Under-19 side, he became a part of the historic list of captains to take India to glory. Under his leadership India won the U-19 World Cup 2026.
| Format | Matches | Innings | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | 50’s | 100’s |
| FC | 13 | 22 | 660 | 176 | 30 | 74.15 | 2 | 2 |
| List A | 7 | 7 | 458 | 181 | 65.42 | 135.5 | 1 | 2 |
| T20s | 13 | 13 | 565 | 110* | 56.50 | 175.46 | 2 | 2 |
