New Delhi. One of the 2 young players who have caught the most attention in IPL 2025 are Ayush Mhatre. 17 -year -old Ayush Mhatre is part of Chennai Super Kings. He played a 94 -run innings in 48 balls against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Saturday. Ayush's childhood coach Prashant Shetty said that the innings of 94 runs was not only a performance of the 17 -year -old youth, but the result of the system that trusted him.

Ayush Mhatre's 195.83 strike rate, 9 fours and 5 sixes, almost overturned the match. However, due to the slow innings of MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja in the last over, Chennai Super Kings lost the match by two runs. Chennai Super Kings have lost 9 out of 11 and are at the bottom of the point table.

Meanwhile, Ayush coach Prashant Shetty praised Chennai Super Kings's Backroom Staff, especially batting coach Michael Hussey. He told, 'The atmosphere in CSK camp is very good. All staff support her (AYUSH) a lot, especially (Michael). They work regularly with Ayush in the nets and inspire him to perform well. '

Prashant Shetty said, 'He has helped Ayush a lot. Also, Mahendra Singh Dhoni's words are so inspiring. They support everyone. This young player from Mumbai did not find any buyer in the IPL auction. He was included in the team for the first time after CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad was injured. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Ayush Mhatre scored 32 runs in his debut match against Mumbai Indians. He has so far scored 163 runs at an average of four IPL matches 40.75.

Prashant Shetty said, 'The strike rate with which he batted makes this innings special. I am happy that he took responsibility and almost won the match. This innings will help him a lot. When you play for the team, you have to fulfill that responsibility and become a match winner. Only then the franchise will give you constant opportunities.