Mini Rohit Sharma: Ayush Mhatre wows fans with 28-run over off Arshad Khan
Ayush Mhatre was at his brilliant best when the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) faced off against the Gujarat Titans in their IPL 2025 match on Sunday, May 25, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The 17-year-old opener smashed 34 runs off just 17 balls, including three fours and three sixes, giving CSK a flying start during the powerplay.In the second over, after CSK elected to bat first, Mhatre launched a fierce attack on left-arm seamer Arshad Khan, scoring 28 runs off that over alone with three sixes and two fours. Mhatre played shots all around the ground, putting Arshad under immense pressure.advertisementGT vs CSK, IPL 2025 Updates
However, just as he looked poised for a big innings, Prasidh Krishna dismissed him with a slower delivery, which Mhatre mistimed and hit straight to Mohammed Siraj at mid-off.#CaptainCool would be proud of that onslaught! #AyushMhatre smashes 28 runs off the 2nd over of the game.Watch the LIVE action https://t.co/vroVQLpMts#Race2Top2 #GTvCSK | LIVE NOW on Star Sports Network & JioHotstar! pic.twitter.com/jvoaHXixXD— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) May 25, 2025Mhatre ended his IPL 2025 campaign with 240 runs from seven matches at an average of 34.28, including a top score of 94. Having replaced Ruturaj Gaikwad in the CSK lineup, Mhatre has also been named captain of the India U19 team for their upcoming multi-format tour in June-July 2025.Fans in awe of Ayush MhatreFans were quick to shower praise on the young batter for his fearless assault on Arshad Khan. One fan noted that Mhatre has the potential for greatness, especially as a devoted follower of Rohit Sharma.advertisement'Ayush Mhatre, what a great talent. Unreal hitting bro. You're destined for greatness if Rohit Sharma is your idol,' The fan wrote.One fan even predicted Mhatre and Vaibhav Suryavanshi to open the batting in the Men's ODI World Cup 2027.The fan wrote, 'World Cup 2027. India's inning is opened by Ayush Mhatre and Vaibhav Suryavanshi.'Another fan even went on to call Mhatre as a mini-version of Rohit Sharma'Mini Rohit Sharma,' the fan wrote.Stay updated on IPL 2025 with India Today! Get match schedules, team squads, live score, and the latest IPL points table for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Plus, keep track of the top contenders for the IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap. Don't miss a moment!
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