Ayush Mhatre out of IPL (Photo-PTI)
Ayush Mhatre’s journey in IPL 2026 has ended. This right-handed batsman was injured in the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Because of which he will no longer be able to play in this season of IPL. Ayush’s exclusion is a big blow for CSK because this right-handed batsman was in amazing form. Ayush Mhatre had scored 201 runs in 6 matches at an average of 33.50. The special thing is that his strike rate was 177.87 and 12 sixes and 20 fours came from his bat. But while batting in the match against Hyderabad, he pulled his hamstring and now he is out of the tournament. Now the big question is which player will Chennai Super Kings give a chance in his place.
Yash Dhull is a contender
Delhi’s top order batsman Yash Jhull may get a chance in place of Ayush Mhatre. This right-handed batsman was looking in good form recently. In the Delhi Premier League, he scored 435 runs at an average of more than 167. After this, he scored 434 runs in 5 matches in Ranji Trophy. However, despite this, Dhull did not get a chance to play in the IPL, no team placed bets on him.
Swastik Chikara also in race
Chennai Super Kings have recently gambled on many young players and in place of Mhatre, they can bet on Swastik Chikara. Swastik Chikara is the top order batsman of UP. Last season he was a part of RCB but he did not get a chance to play even a single match. Chikara did not get a chance this season but now after Mhatre’s injury, he can be a good option for Chennai Super Kings. This right-handed batsman had recently scored 195 runs in 69 balls in a match of Ayodhya Premier League. Chikara had hit 21 sixes in this match.
Mayank Agarwal is also a contender
If the Chennai Super Kings team decides to bet on an experienced player, then Karnataka’s right-handed batsman Mayank Agarwal is a good option. This right-handed batsman has scored 2756 runs in 131 matches in IPL, which includes 13 half-centuries and one century.
