Ayush Mhatre's top 5 best bowling spells

Ayush Mhatre is the captain of India in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2026.

All-rounder Ayush Mhatre is an emerging player in Indian cricket. He has impressed everyone with his performances for the India U19 team. The 18-year-old batting all-rounder hails from Mumbai and is the current captain of India U19. He bats right-handed and bowls right-arm off-spin.

The young batter made his debut for Mumbai in domestic cricket at the age of 17. He scored his maiden first-class century in his third game in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25. Later, with a 181-run knock in the Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) 2024-25, he became the youngest batter to smash a 150+ score in List A cricket.

In November 2025, he became the youngest Indian batter to hammer tons in all three formats of professional cricket- First-Class, List A, and T20.

Despite his excellent batting performances, Mhatre has also impressed with his bowling on several occasions. On that note, below are five brilliant bowling shows by Ayush Mhatre.

5 brilliant bowling shows by Ayush Mhatre-

5. 3/17- Mumbai vs Hyderabad (VHT 2024-25)

During Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) 2024-25, Mumbai and Hyderabad locked horns on December 23 in a Group C match at Narendra Modi Stadium B Ground in Ahmedabad. After being asked to bat first, Hyderabad were bowled out for 169 runs in 38.1 overs.

In this match, Mhatre delivered his best bowling performance in List A cricket, taking three wickets for 17 runs in 4.1 overs. This spell played a crucial role in Mumbai’s victory.

4. 2/37- IND U-19 vs SL U-19 (Asia Cup 2024)

India and Sri Lanka clashed in the second semi-final of the U19 Asia Cup 2024 on December 6 in Sharjah. Electing to bat first, Sri Lanka were bowled out for just 173 runs in the first innings.

Mhatre clinched two wickets for 37 runs in his 10-over spell. Later, he also added 34 runs as an opener. India won the encounter like a walk in the park, chasing down the target by seven wickets within 22 overs.

3. 3/27 – IND U-19 vs AUS U-19 (Sept 2025)

India U19 toured Australia U19 for a Youth ODI series in September 2025. In the second game of the three-match series in Brisbane, India piled up a powerful total of 300/10 in the first innings.

Mhatre got out for a duck but made a comeback with his bowling. With three scalps for 27 runs in his four overs, he finished as the leading wicket-taker for his side. India bowled out Australia for 249 runs, winning the encounter by 51 runs.

2. 3/14- IND vs ZIM (U-19 World Cup 2026)

In the U19 Cricket World Cup 2026, India and Zimbabwe clashed on January 27 in the Super Six round. After being asked to bat first, India posted a gigantic total of 352/8 in the first innings, with Vihaan Malhotra scoring a stunning century (109*).

Later, the Men-in-Blue bundled out Zimbabwe for just 148 runs, dismissing many of their key batters for single digits. Captain Mhatre hunted three wickets for 14 runs off his four overs, lending a helping hand in bowling. Udhav Mohan also clinched a three-wicket haul, playing a key role in India’s huge victory.

1. 3/21- IND vs PAK (U-19 World Cup 2026)

On February 1, arch-rivals India and Pakistan faced each other in the ICC U19 World Cup 2026. Being asked to bat first, India were bowled out for just 252 runs with a crucial half-century by Vedant Trivedi (68). While skipper Ayush suffered a duck while batting, he bounced back with his bowling show in the second innings.

Across his eight overs, he captured three wickets for 21 runs, bowling at a superb economy of just 2.62. His teammate Khilan Patel also hunted a three-wicket haul, as India bowled out Pakistan for 194 runs to win by 58 runs.

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