U19 World Cup Proves Tougher Than Expected for IPL Stars Mhatre, Suryavanshi

• IPL stars Ayush Mhatre (CSK) and Vaibhav Suryavanshi (RR) entered the U19 World Cup with high expectations due to their prior success in senior cricket and the IPL.
• Despite their proven ability to perform at higher levels, both players have struggled to replicate their form in the U19 World Cup, failing to feature among the leading run-scorers.
• Suryavanshi has managed two half-centuries and a 40-run knock but hasn't converted starts into big scores, often dismissed by short balls.
• Mhatre's performance is more concerning, with only one half-century in five games and a duck against Pakistan, continuing a pre-tournament dip in form.
• The article suggests their aggressive approach on challenging Zimbabwean pitches, trying to dominate too early, has contributed to their struggles, highlighting a crucial learning curve.

Why It Matters: IPL stars Mhatre and Suryavanshi face unexpected challenges at the U19 World Cup, struggling to perform.