Ayush Mhatre sets record for youngest player in List A Cricket

Mumbai’s Ayush Mhatre etched his name in the history books on Tuesday, becoming the youngest player to score more than 150 runs in List A cricket. The 17-year-old prodigy achieved this feat during a Trophy clash Vijay Hazare against Nagaland, surpassing the previous record set by Indian batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal.

At just 17 years and 168 days, Mhatre eclipsed Jaiswal’s mark of 17 years and 291 days. In 2019, Jaiswal had set the record while playing for Mumbai against Jharkhand. Mhatre’s 181 off just 117 balls included 15 fours and 11 towering sixes, propelling Mumbai to an intimidating total of 403 for seven in 50 overs.

A rising star from Virar

Born and raised in the Mumbai suburb of Virar, Mhatre has been a revelation since making his debut for the domestic giants earlier this season. His consistent performances across all formats have made him a pillar of the team.

He was part of the Iran Cup-winning Mumbai team that ended a 27-year drought by defeating Rest of India in October. On his Ranji Trophy debut, Mhatre showed his potential with a consistent 52 off 71 balls, although Mumbai fell short against Baroda in their first match.

Building momentum in domestic cricket

Mhatre’s season has been a mix of brilliance and resilience. After his debut, he played 176 against Maharashtra, an innings with 22 fours and four sixes. Mumbai achieved a nine-wicket win thanks to their heroics.

Although he had quieter outings against Tripura and Odisha, Mhatre bounced back with a second first-class century against Services, scoring 116 runs off 149 balls. This knock solidified his position as one of the brightest young talents in Indian cricket.

Shining on the international stage

Mhatre’s form earned him a place in the India Under-19 squad for the Asia Cup. He contributed fifty against Japan and the United Arab Emirates before falling short in the final, where India lost to Bangladesh. His performances demonstrated his ability to handle pressure on the international stage.

After missing out on Mumbai’s Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title, Mhatre returned to the Vijay Hazare Trophy in style. He scored a fluent 78 in a high-scoring match against Karnataka, further underlining his capabilities in the 50-over format.

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