Mhatre's Explosive Fifty Powers CSK to 209/5 Against PBKS

• Ayush Mhatre's brilliant 43-ball 73 propelled Chennai Super Kings to a formidable 209 for five against Punjab Kings in an IPL match.
• Mhatre and skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad (28) forged a crucial 96-run partnership for the second wicket after Sanju Samson's early dismissal.
• Mhatre overcame early struggles against short-pitched balls, smashing three consecutive fours off Xavier Bartlett and later hitting two sixes off Marcus Stoinis.
• Despite being dropped twice, Mhatre's innings ended at 73, caught by Yuzvendra Chahal off Vijayakumar Vyshak.
• Late contributions from Sarfaraz Khan (32 off 12 balls) and Shivam Dube (45 off 27 balls) helped CSK add 64 runs in the final five overs.