India Under-19 star Aayush Mhatre is making headlines once again, as he broke the world record in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy. He became the youngest batsman ever to score 150 or more runs in a List A cricket match.
Aayush Mhatre achieved the feat during the match between Mumbai and Nagaland played during the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25. During this innings, he also broke the record previously held by Yashavi Jaiswal.
Aayush Mhatre sets a world record in the Vijay Hazare Trophy
At the age of 17 years and 168 days, Aayush Mhatre is now the youngest player to score 150 or more runs in List A cricket. Mhatre smashed 181 off just 117 balls at an impressive strike rate of 154.70. He hit 15 fours and 11 sixes during his knock.
It was an excellent knock from the India U-19 opener who made headlines for his sensational performance in the recent U-19 Asia Cup where India lost to Bangladesh in the final.
Earlier, the record was held by Yashasvi Jaiswal who scored over 150 runs when he was 17 years and 291 days old. Jaiswal scored a brilliant 200 against Jharkhand in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2019.
The left-handed opener scored 203 off 154 balls with 17 fours and 12 sixes and helped Mumbai win the match. Both Mhatre and Jaiswal are from Mumbai and have shown immense batting potential.
Youngest player to score 150 runs in List A cricket
- – Aayush Mhatre (Mumbai) – 17 years and 168 days
- Yashavi Jaiswal (Mumbai) – 17 years and 291 days
- Robin Uthappa (Karnataka) – 19 years and 63 days
Mumbai registers a big win
Meanwhile, it was a brilliant performance from Mumbai as they came back from defeat against Punjab in the previous match. Nagaland chose to bowl first on a good batting surface at the Narendra Modi, Ahmedabad Stadium.
Mumbai started brilliantly with opener Aayush Mhatre and Angkrish Raghuvanshi Give them a flying start. Raghuvanshi was dismissed for 56 off 66 balls but Mhatre continued to play his shots. The opener showed his class and stamped his authority in a brilliant innings that was peppered with fours and sixes.
There were no significant contributions from the middle class but Prasad Pawar and Shardul Thakur It ensured that Mumbai crossed the 400-run mark. Thakur smashed a fiery 73 off just 28 balls with 2 fours and 8 sixes to help Mumbai to 403-8 in 50 overs.
It has always been tough for Nagaland and they have never been in the game. comprehensive Jagadesha Suchith He smashed a brilliant hundred and finished with 104 off 97 balls with 7 fours and 4 sixes.
Shardul Thakur also shined with the ball with 3-17 in 5 overs. Royston Dias and Suryansh Shedge also took two wickets each for Mumbai. With this victory, the Mumbai team ranks third in its group with three wins and two defeats.
