New Delhi: There is news of a big shock for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) during the ongoing IPL 2026 season. Chennai team’s promising young batsman Ayush Mhatre, who is already performing poorly in this IPL, may be out of the field for at least 03 weeks due to a hamstring injury.
Ayush Mhatre is out
Let us tell you that 18-year-old young cricketer Ayush Mhatre had impressed everyone with his aggressive start and positive intentions in this season. But he suffered a left hamstring strain during CSK’s close 10-run defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) last Saturday (April 18, 2026).
The injury occurred in the fifth over of CSK’s run chase against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the 27th match of IPL 2026 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. While attempting a quick double run, Ayush apparently strained his hamstring and fell to the ground writhing in pain.
Despite receiving immediate treatment from team physio Tommy Simsek and clearly limping, the youngster continued his innings. In the match, he scored a quick 30 runs in just 13 balls. Mhatre made a quickfire 30 off 17 balls before being dismissed, but was clearly in pain while on the field.
For how long was Ayush Mhatre out?
According to the information received, Ayush Mhatre may be out of the field for three weeks due to a strain in his left hamstring. The 18-year-old batsman will undergo scans on Monday (April 20, 2026), when he reaches Mumbai; However, the next match of Super Kings is to be held on Thursday.
Mhatre’s injury is not as serious as initially feared, and the batsman is not feeling any pain at the moment. However, the exact severity of the injury will be known only after the test to be conducted on Monday. His ability to walk without pain gives hope that he can make a comeback in the later stages of the tournament.
Batting coach gave clarification
It is noteworthy that after the match, CSK batting coach Mike Hussey confirmed the seriousness of the injury and said that the scan will reveal how deep the injury is. Hussey also said at the press conference, "Obviously, it’s a hamstring strain. I don’t know how serious it is. I’m pretty sure we’ll probably get him scanned tomorrow or the day after. Unfortunately it looks pretty bad. And it will be a huge loss for us, because he was in very good form for us."
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