Ayush Mhatre - (Source : @AP)
In the ongoing IPL 2025 match between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, 17-year-old Ayush Mhatre nearly scripted history as he was just a shot away from smashing a century against RCB.Notably, Mhatre returned to the pavilion with a score of 94 (48).
Notably, Mhatre, who is just 17-year-old missed the chance to become the first right-handed batter in this edition to slam a century. Notably, his knock featured nine fours and five sixes.
Ayush Mhatre Takes IPL 2025 By Storm
It is worth noting that CSK, who were interested in Mhatre before the start of the tournament, had also called Ayush for a trial. However, the Men in Yellow didn't show interest in him during the auction. However, they were forced to make a change as CSK's regular skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out of the tournament mid-season.
It prompted CSK to bring in Mhatre. Since his arrival, the right-hand batter has played four matches and scored 163 runs in four innings, averaging 40.75. He also brought up his maiden IPL fifty against RCB and missed the century by just 6 runs.
Talking about the ongoing match, at the time of writing this article, CSK are 207/5 and require 7 to win off 2 balls.