Mumbai’s Ayush Mhatre etched his name into the history books on Tuesday, becoming the youngest player to score over 150 runs in List A cricket. The 17-year-old prodigy achieved this feat during one Vijay Hazare Trophy clash against Nagaland, surpassing the previous record set by India Yashasvi Jaiswal.
At just 17 years and 168 days, Mhatre surpassed Jaiswal’s mark of 17 years and 291 days. Back in 2019, Jaiswal had set the record while playing for Mumbai against Jharkhand. Mhatre’s blistering 181 off just 117 balls included 15 fours and 11 towering sixes, propelling Mumbai to a daunting total of 403 for seven in 50 overs.
A rising star from Virar
Born and brought up in the Mumbai suburb of Virar, Mhatre has been a revelation since making his debut for the domestic giants earlier this season. His consistent performances in various formats have made him a mainstay for the team.
He was part of Mumbai’s Irani Cup-winning team that ended a 27-year drought by defeating Rest of India in October. On his Ranji Trophy debut, Mhatre showed his potential with a solid 52 off 71 balls, though Mumbai fell short against Baroda in the first game.
Building momentum in domestic cricket
Mhatre’s season has been a combination of brilliance and resilience. After his debut, he played a match-winning 176 against Maharashtra, a knock of 22 fours and four sixes. Mumbai cruised to a nine-wicket win thanks to his heroics.
Although he had quieter outings against Tripura and Odisha, Mhatre rebounded with a second maiden century against Services, scoring 116 runs off 149 balls. This knock cemented his place as one of the brightest young talents in Indian cricket.
It shines on the international stage
Mhatre’s form earned him a place in the India U-19 squad for the Asian Cup. He contributed fifties against Japan and the UAE before falling short in the final, where India lost to Bangladesh. His performances have shown his ability to handle pressure on the international stage.
After missing Mumbai’s Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title triumph, Mhatre returned to the Vijay Hazare Trophy in style. He smashed a fluent 78 in a high-scoring encounter against Karnataka, further highlighting his potential in the 50-over format.
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2024-12-31 14:14:00
