Ayush Mhatre injury bombshell: CSK youngster ruled out of IPL 2026

Chennai Super Kings’ top-order batter Ayush Mhatre has been ruled out of the remainder of IPL 2026 after sustaining a left hamstring injury during the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 18.

The franchise confirmed the development in an official statement on Monday, adding that the injury will require a rehabilitation period of six to 12 weeks, effectively ending Mhatre’s campaign this season.

''Ayush Mhatre has been ruled out of the remainder of IPL 2026 due to a left hamstring injury sustained while batting during the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 18.

Ayush's injury will require a rehabilitation period of 6-12 weeks.

We wish Ayush a speedy recovery,''the franchise said in its statement on social media.

Dropped before opening his account, the 18-year-old made SRH pay, smashing Praful Hinge for 24 runs in the third over and racing to 30 off 13 balls (five fours, one six) as CSK surged to 60/1 in four overs.

However, Mhatre pulled up while attempting a double and was in visible discomfort after picking up a hamstring injury. His restricted movement was evident, and he fell two balls later. The setback proved decisive, swinging momentum SRH’s way as they went on to win by 10 runs.

Prior to his injury, Mhatre was in sensational form, emerging as a vital top-order batter for CSK with a strike rate near 180. In 6 matches he had scored 201 runs with a staggering strike rate of 177. 88. He scored two fifties.

Injury Scare for CSK

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have faced significant injury setbacks early in IPL 2026, headlined by veteran MS Dhoni (calf strain), pacer Khaleel Ahmed is also out with a grade 2 quadriceps tear, while Nathan Ellis was previously ruled out and now young batter Ayush Mhatre (hamstring tear) ruled out after a stellar start.

CSK now face a big challenge, with multiple injuries midway through the season. They may need to look for quick replacements, as the tournament is still long and they must capitalise on the winning momentum they have just built.