The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy is witnessing the rise of Ayush Mhatre, a dynamic opener who has notched back-to-back centuries. Following his maiden T20 hundred, Mhatre delivered another masterclass with an unbeaten 104 against Andhra, leading Mumbai to an easy nine-wicket triumph. His innings, a whirlwind of 59 balls featuring nine maximums and five boundaries, was the highlight of the chase. Mhatre’s sensational form has propelled him into the record books; at 18 years and 135 days, he is now the youngest Indian to score centuries across all three domestic formats (First-class, List A, and T20), surpassing Rohit Sharma’s record. This achievement, coupled with his retention by IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings and captaincy of the India U-19 team, signals a bright future for this young cricketer.
