Mhatre's Half-Century Propels CSK to 209/5 Versus PBKS
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Mhatre's Explosive Fifty Powers CSK to 209/5 Against PBKS
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News18•03-04-2026, 21:45
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.