Chennai Super Kings batter Ayush Mhatre has been ruled out of IPL 2026 with a left hamstring tear, the franchise confirmed on Tuesday.

The U-19 World Cup-winning captain had tweaked his hamstring while batting in the game against the Sunrisers Hyderabad in Hyderabad on Saturday.

The franchise said his injury will require a rehabilitation period of 6-12 weeks, ruling him out of any further participation in the tournament.

Mhatre has been a key batter in the CSK top order, helping the side accelerate during the final overs of the PowerPlay after losing one or both of its openers.

The Mumbai batter has scored 201 runs in six matches at a strike rate of 177.88, including two half-centuries.

He had scored 240 runs in seven games at 188.98 after joining the team as an injury replacement for skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad last season.

Published on Apr 21, 2026