IPL 2026: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have suffered a huge blow midway through the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, as batting sensation Ayush Mhatre has been ruled out for the remainder of the season.

In CSK’s defeat to SRH in the IPL 2026, young talent Mhatre suffered a hamstring setback during the run chase. The incident occurred in the fifth over when the 18-year-old pushed for a second run; as he neared the non-striker’s end, he slowed down and seemed to abandon the attempt. 

The physio quickly came onto the field to check on him. Despite the evident discomfort, Mhatre opted to continue batting instead of retiring hurt, but his innings ended just a couple of balls later.

Before his dismissal, he had played a blistering knock of 30 runs off just 13 deliveries, striking at 230.77 with five boundaries and a six.

Ayush Mhatre Ruled Out Of IPL 2026

In an official statement, CSK confirmed that Mhatre sustained a left hamstring injury, which will keep him sidelined for the rest of IPL 2026.

"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," CSK wrote in their official statement.

Mhatre made his IPL debut in the 2025 season, following which he has played 13 matches for the franchise, scoring 441 runs at a strike rate of 183.75 and an average of 33.92. He slammed three fifties in the IPL.

CSK Continue To Struggle In IPL 2026

Currently, Chennai Super Kings hold the eighth place in the IPL 2026 standings with four points and a net run rate of -0.780. The Chennai-based franchise played six matches so far, clinching two wins and conceding four defeats.