In the thrilling IPL 2025 encounter on May 3rd at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, 17-year-old Chennai Super Kings (CSK) debutant Ayush Mhatre etched his name into the record books as the third youngest batter to score a fifty in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history.
The teenager’s explosive 94 off 48 balls against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) displayed fearless batting, but it was not enough to secure victory for CSK, who fell short in a high-scoring chase marred by a controversial umpiring decision.
Mhatre reached his fifty in style, earning accolades from the official IPL handle, which celebrated his achievement, declaring him a “name to remember” and a “talent to watch.” His knock included a flurry of boundaries and sixes, propelling CSK to 172/3 while chasing RCB’s formidable 214. Mhatre’s 94 also marked the highest score by a CSK batter in the 2025 season, surpassing previous records and forming a 114-run partnership with Ravindra Jadeja, who scored a gritty 50 off 29 balls.
Name to remember. Talent to watch. 💛
A sparkling 94(48) from the #CSK teen prodigy as he enters the list of youngest #TATAIPL fifty-makers 👏
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However, the match took a dramatic turn in the 16th over when Mhatre was dismissed for 94, falling agonizingly short of a century. CSK needed 42 runs off the last 22 balls, but RCB’s Yash Dayal held his nerve in the final over, securing a narrow victory for the hosts and propelling them to the top of the IPL 2025 points table.
Mhatre’s performance, however, remained the highlight of the night. His achievement places him in elite company, following in the footsteps of Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who earlier in IPL 2025 became the youngest to score a T20 fifty at 14 years for Rajasthan Royals. Suryavanshi’s record-breaking 50 off 17 balls against Gujarat Titans had already set the tone for a season dominated by young talent. Mhatre’s feat also surpassed the previous third-youngest IPL fifty record held by Riyan Parag, who achieved the milestone at 17 years in 2019.
RCB’s bowling, led by Dayal and Lungi Ngidi, managed to stem the run flow in the death overs, with the latter dismissing Mhatre to break the crucial partnership.
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The match underscored the IPL’s reputation as a breeding ground for young talent while highlighting the challenges of maintaining umpiring accuracy in high-stakes games.
As the 2025 season progresses, fans and analysts alike will be keeping a close eye on Mhatre, whose breakout performance signals the arrival of yet another Indian cricket prodigy.
