Ayush Mhatre Ruled Out Of IPL 2026 With Hamstring Injury

Ayush Mhatre has been ruled out of IPL 2026 after left hamstring injury vs SRH, and is set for 6-12 weeks rehabilitation.

Ayush Mhatre has been ruled out and will miss the remainder of IPL 2026 after suffering a left hamstring injury on April 18 against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The recovery period is expected to last between 6 and 12 weeks.

Mhatre came in as an Impact Player during the chase of 195 and scored 30 off 12 balls. He picked up the injury while attempting a second run. He showed visible discomfort and received immediate treatment from team physio Tommy Simsek.

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Mhatre briefly continued batting but departed soon after. Medical assessment later confirmed a hamstring tear. The injury comes as a setback for the side, as Mhatre had shown strong form in recent matches.

Official Announcement

Ayush Mhatre has been ruled out of the remainder of IPL 2026 due to a left hamstring injury sustained while batting during the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 18.

Ayush's injury will require a rehabilitation period of 6-12 weeks.

We wish Ayush… pic.twitter.com/7bGrFvqjY9

— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) April 21, 2026

Earlier, Ayush Mhatre’s decision to continue batting despite visible discomfort had raised concerns. Former India spinner R Ashwin questioned the handling of the situation. He pointed out that Mhatre had already shown signs of injury in earlier matches and did not field during the game.

While speaking on his YouTube Channel, Ashwin suggested better caution during such situations, especially when a player struggles to move freely.

Chennai, with 2 wins from 6 matches, will face Mumbai Indians next on Thursday at Wankhede Stadium.