Chennai Super Kings top-order batsman Ayush Mahatre has been ruled out of the remaining matches of IPL 2026 after suffering a left hamstring injury during the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 18.The franchise confirmed the development in an official statement on Monday, adding that the injury would require a rehabilitation period of six to 12 weeks, effectively ending Mahatre’s campaign this season.Ayush Mahatre has been ruled out of the remaining matches of IPL 2026 due to a left hamstring injury he sustained while batting against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 18.Ayush’s injury will require a recovery period of 6-12 weeks.We wish Aayush a speedy recovery,” the franchise said in a statement on social media.Dropped before opening his account, the 18-year-old made SRH pay, smashing the Profil hang for 24 in the third over and reaching 30 off 13 balls (five fours, one six) as CSK reached 60/1 in four overs.However, Mahatre was pulled up while attempting the double and was in obvious pain after picking up a hamstring injury. His limited movement was evident, and he fell after two balls. The blow proved decisive, swinging SRH’s way to a 10-run win.Before his injury, Mahathre was in sensational form, emerging as a key top-order batsman for CSK with a strike rate of around 180. In 6 matches he scored 201 runs with an astonishing strike rate of 177.88. He scored two fifties.
Injury scare for CSK
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have suffered a major injury blow early in IPL 2026, headlined by veteran MS Dhoni (calf strain), pacer Khalil Ahmed also out with a Grade 2 quadriceps tear, while Nathan Ellis was ruled out earlier and young batsman Ayush Mahatre (post hamstring tear) is now starting.CSK now face a big challenge, with a number of mid-season injuries. They may need to find an immediate replacement, as the tournament is still long and they need to capitalize on the winning momentum they have just built.
