Ayush Mhatre
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| Ayush Mhatre in 2026 | |
| Born | 16 July 2007 (age 18) Nallasopara, Maharashtra, India |
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| Nationality | Indian |
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| Occupation | Professional Cricketer |
| Years active | 2024–present |
| Known for | Right-handed opening batter for Mumbai & Chennai Super Kings |
| Notable works | Youngest player to score 150+ in men’s List A cricket; Captain of India U19 World Cup 2026 winning team |
| Awards | Record youngest player to score 150+ in men’s List A cricket |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
Ayush Mhatre is an Indian professional cricketer who plays as a right-handed opening batter and right-arm offbreak bowler. He plays domestic cricket for Mumbai and competes in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for Chennai Super Kings. Mhatre established himself as a dangerous batsman through his record-setting achievements which included becoming the youngest player to achieve 150-plus runs in men's List A cricket. He led the India Under-19 team to win the 2026 U19 World Cup as their captain.
Early Life & Education
Ayush Yogesh Mhatre was born on 16 July 2007 in Nallasopara, Maharashtra, India. He belongs to a family that speaks Marathi. Ayush began his cricket career at six years old but he started his professional cricket journey when he turned fifteen. To achieve his goals, he traveled approximately 80 kilometers from Virar to Churchgate to attend practice sessions.
Career
Ayush played for India Under-19 team during the years 2024 and 2025, and he served as their captain during the year 2025. He guided India Under-19 team during their tour to England where they achieved victory in the Youth ODI series by winning three matches and losing two matches, and in Australia they won the Youth ODI series by winning three matches and the Youth Test series by winning two matches. He led India U19 to victory in the 2026 U19 World Cup, scoring 214 runs across 7 matches, including half-centuries in the semi-final against Afghanistan and the final against England.
Domestic Career
Ayush made his first-class debut for Mumbai in October 2024 during the Irani Cup at the age of 17. He achieved his first first-class century by scoring 176 runs against Maharashtra in the 2024–25 Ranji Trophy. He became the youngest player to achieve 150-plus runs in men's List A cricket when he reached this milestone in December 2024, which surpassed the previous record held by Yashasvi Jaiswal.
Indian Premier League
Ayush was signed by Chennai Super Kings to replace Ruturaj Gaikwad who suffered an injury during the 2025 IPL season. He made his first appearance on 20 April 2025 when he played against Mumbai Indians and scored 32 runs from 15 balls. He achieved a score of 94 runs from 48 balls on 3 May 2025 when he played against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The player achieved a total of 240 runs during the season which he accomplished at a strike rate of 188.97 because his performance established him as a top-order 'Gen-Z' player who shows no fear when batting.
Notable Works
Ayush Mhatre became the youngest player in men s List A cricket history to achieve a score of 150 runs or more. He reached a career milestone in first-class cricket when he scored 176 runs for Mumbai which showed his capacity to play under stressful situations. His leadership abilities were demonstrated through his role as captain of the India Under-19 team during the 2026 U19 World Cup which he led to victory on an international level.
Achievements and Recognition
Ayush established himself as the youngest player in List A cricket history to achieve a score of 150 runs. His performance during his first IPL season showed exceptional skills because he scored runs quickly while playing for the Chennai Super Kings which helped him become known as a top batting prospect. The successful captaincy of India Under-19 team by him during worldwide tours and the 2026 World Cup confirmed both his strategic abilities and his steady performance as a young cricket player.