The Wankhede Stadium witnessed an emotional moment on April 20 when 17-year-old made his IPL debut for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) against Mumbai Indians (MI). As Mhatre took to the field, his cousins were overcome with emotion, shedding tears of joy and pride.
Mhatre did not disappoint, scoring a quickfire 32 runs off just 15 balls, including 4 boundaries and 2 sixes. His aggressive batting style and fearless approach electrified the crowd and showcased his potential as a young talent in the IPL.
Pure Wholesomeness!! 🥺
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) April 20, 2025
What the debut meant to Ayush's cousins! 💛#MIvCSK #WhistlePodu 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/3PclGOuKHx
The emotional reaction of Mhatre's cousins was a testament to the strong bond they share and the pride they feel in seeing him achieve his dreams. As Mhatre embarks on his IPL journey, he will undoubtedly draw inspiration from the love and support of his family.
With his impressive debut, Mhatre has set the stage for a bright future in the IPL. His performance against MI is a promising sign of things to come, and fans can expect to see more exciting cricket from this talented youngster in the years ahead.
IPL 2025: Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians are engaging in a thrilling battle at Wankhede Stadium
The highly anticipated match between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is taking place at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on April 20, 2025, at 7:30 pm. Both teams, with their rich history and passionate fan base, will look to outdo each other in this thrilling encounter.
MI, led by Hardik Pandya, has been inconsistent in the tournament so far, with three wins and four losses. However, they have shown glimpses of brilliance, particularly in their recent win against Sunrisers Hyderabad. MI's batting lineup, featuring the likes of Rohit Sharma and Tilak Varma, will look to take on CSK's bowling attack.
CSK, captained by MS Dhoni, has also had a mixed start to the season, with two wins and five losses. They have struggled with consistency, but their recent performances have shown signs of improvement. CSK's bowling attack, led by Ravindra Jadeja and Khaleel Ahmed, will look to contain MI's batting lineup.
Gutsy knocks by #ShivamDube & #RavindraJadeja ensured #CSK post a defendable total at the Wankhede! 👊
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) April 20, 2025
Will #MI chase it down & exact their revenge of defeat in Chennai? 🤔#IPLRevengeWeek 👉 #MIvCSK | LIVE NOW on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 2… pic.twitter.com/w587pr1LgP
Chennai Super Kings posted 176/5 in 20 overs, with Ravindra Jadeja scoring 53 runs off 35 balls, including 4 boundaries and 2 sixes. Shivam Dube contributed 50 runs off 32 balls, hitting 2 boundaries and 4 sixes. Jasprit Bumrah was the standout bowler for Mumbai Indians, taking 2 wickets for 25 runs in his 4 overs.
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