IPL 2025: 17-Year-Old Ayush Mhatre Misses Out On Century, Shines With 94 Runs Off 48 Balls In RCB Vs CSK Clash

Teenage batting prodigy Ayush Mhatre lit up the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium with a scintillating 94 off 48 balls for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a gripping IPL 2025 contest - only to fall heartbreakingly short of a century.

The 17-year-old dazzled with his strokeplay, smashing 9 boundaries and 5 massive sixes to put CSK in a strong position. Mhatre batted with remarkable confidence and maturity, attacking RCB’s bowlers with calculated aggression and dominating both pace and spin alike.

The young right-hander appeared destined for a maiden IPL century until the 17th over, when Lungi Ngidi ended his knock with a well-disguised slower ball. Trying to clear the boundary again, Mhatre mistimed his shot and was caught in the deep mid-wicket.

Despite missing out on a personal milestone, Mhatre’s explosive 94 has firmly stamped his name as one of the brightest young talents in the IPL. His innings provided crucial momentum for CSK and served notice to every team in the tournament: a new star is on the rise.

IPL 2025: Yash Dayal Holds His Nerve In Final Over As RCB Edges CSK By 2 Runs To Go Top Of Points Table

In one of the most gripping matches of IPL 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) held their nerve to defeat Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by just 2 runs in a high-scoring contest at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.

RCB posted a commanding total of 213/5 in 20 overs, thanks to blistering half-centuries from Virat Kohli (62 off 33 balls, 5 fours and 5 sixes) and Jacob Bethell (55 off 33 balls, 8 fours and 2 sixes). The duo powered RCB through the middle overs, setting a daunting target for the visitors. CSK pacer Matheesha Pathirana stood out with the ball, claiming 3 wickets for 36 runs in his four-over spell and preventing RCB from pushing past 220.\

In response, CSK put up a valiant fight, finishing at 211/5 in their 20 overs. Teenage sensation Ayush Mhatre stole the show, smashing 94 off 48 balls with 9 boundaries and 5 sixes. He was well-supported by Ravindra Jadeja, who anchored the chase with a classy 77 off 45 balls, hitting 8 boundaries and 2 sixes. The match went down to the wire, with CSK needing 15 runs in the final over. But RCB’s bowling unit, led by Lungi Ngidi, held firm. Ngidi delivered under pressure, finishing with 3 wickets for 30 runs in his four overs and playing a key role in turning the match in RCB’s favor.