17-year-old star Ayush Matre Slam of Chennai Super Kings leaves a large number of sixes, leaves Ravindra Jadeja-Ghadi

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) young Ayush Mahatre made a big impression against Mumbai Indians (Mi) on the start of IPL 2025, with a Quickfire 32 off 15 balls, lowering his innings with four borders and two sixes. CSK’s injured captain Ruturaj brought as a replacement for Gikwad, also affecting the team’s seniors during the Matre training. In a video posted by CSK on social media, Ravindra Jadeja can be seen showing his approval of some of the shots played by Matre during the nets session.

In the video, Jadeja stands behind the Matre in the trap. As the 17 -year -old slammed some shots, Jadeja gave her approval with her reactions from behind the stump.

Mhatre caught an eye on his debut, scored 16 runs with his first four balls in the IPL, and ended with a score of 32. Despite his knock and half -century by Shivam Dubey and Jadeja, CSK lost the game.

Ayush:
Jaddu: shott!

Cheer from behind! #WHISTLEPODU #Yellove pic.twitter.com/bryqzeygyQ

– Chennai Super Kings (@chennaiipl) 24 April, 2025

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) takes Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in a winning encounter for both teams at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on Friday. Both sides sat at the bottom of the points table with only four points out of eight matches, this struggle is important for their playoff expectations.

Chennai Super Kings, known for their dominance at home, have faced a difficult time to accommodate the situation in Chepack this season. Despite its experience and strong core, CSK has struggled to read the position of the pitch, leading to an unexpected defeat.

His batting line-up is once considered his strength, has been incompatible, and his bowling unit lacks the necessary effects in important moments. Captain MS Dhoni and his team will need to quickly suit and turn things to revive their disappearance playoff hopes.

On the other hand, Sunrisers Hyderabad has been a uniform disappointing weather. The team has been plagued by the collapse of the early batting, especially in the powerplay, and failure to form a major partnership.

The SRH strategy of being ultra-aggressive in the initial overs often returns, leaving them in a weak position. Although he has some matches like Heinrich Klassen and Abhinav Manohar, he has struggled to find continuity. Head coach Daniel Vettori will expect a strong performance to keep his slim playoff expectations alive.

With IANS input