Chennai Super Kings received an ominous injury update involving youngster Ayush Mhatre during their chase against Sunrisers Hyderabad, with a hamstring problem cutting short his spell and raising fresh worries for the franchise. The incident unfolded in the fourth over of CSK’s pursuit of 195, and although Mhatre tried to stay on for a brief period, he was eventually escorted off the field after visibly struggling to move.
Key takeaways
- Ayush Mhatre suffered a hamstring injury in the fourth over while attempting a second run during CSK’s chase.
- He continued for a short while despite discomfort before being helped off by the support staff, including Ramakrishna Ghosh and the team physio.
- CSK ultimately lost to SRH by 10 runs, finishing on 184/8 while defending 194.
- Michael Hussey said Mhatre has a hamstring tear and that scans will determine the final severity.
- SRH’s bowling in the middle overs and the death overs played a decisive role in sealing the result.
The injury blow during CSK’s chase
The hamstring scare came at a critical moment in CSK’s run chase of 195. Mhatre pulled up midway through a running attempt for a second run, immediately showing signs of discomfort. After that, he slowed down significantly as he approached the crease and needed prompt attention from the physio.
Even with pain evident, Mhatre initially chose to keep batting for a short spell, displaying determination as long as he could. However, the situation worsened enough that he was later assisted off the field by members of the backroom group, including Ramakrishna Ghosh and the team physio. He was seen limping badly, which sparked concerns within the CSK camp.
With Chennai already managing multiple injury concerns during the season, this setback arrived at a particularly difficult time. The latest development increased uncertainty around Mhatre’s availability, especially as hamstring injuries are often unpredictable and can demand extended rehabilitation.
Hussey confirms hamstring tear; result goes to SRH
After the match, batting coach Michael Hussey addressed the situation in a post-game interaction, stating that Mhatre has suffered a hamstring tear. Hussey added that the exact level of damage would only be confirmed after a scan, but his early assessment suggested it could be serious.
“Ayush Mhatre has a hamstring tear. I don’t know how bad it is, we will have a scan, but it looks really bad unfortunately. It could be a big loss for us, because he has been in nice touch for us. He is an exciting young talent,” Hussey said in the post-match press conference.
He further noted that while scans will reveal the full extent, the initial signs were not encouraging. Given the nature of hamstring injuries, there is now growing fear that Mhatre may miss a significant stretch of the tournament—or potentially be ruled out entirely—depending on the findings of the medical reports.
Match summary: SRH win by 10 runs
In the game itself, Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Chennai Super Kings by 10 runs, defending 194 in a tightly contested encounter. SRH set a competitive target thanks to an explosive start from Abhishek Sharma and a composed fifty from Heinrich Klaasen.
CSK were in control at one point during the chase, but wickets began to fall at regular intervals. The chasing side eventually finished at 184/8, falling short of the target despite their earlier momentum.
SRH’s bowling, particularly their disciplined spell in the middle overs and their control during the death overs, proved decisive in securing the win.
