Ayush Mhatre on Tuesday set a new world record for the youngest player to get a 150-plus score in List A cricket during Mumbai’s Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Nagaland, bettering compatriot Yashasvi Jaiswal’s effort.
At 17 years and 168 days, Mhatre broke the previous record of Jaiswal, who was 17 years and 291 days when he achieved the feat while playing for Mumbai against against Jharkhand in 2019, according to MCA.
Mhatre, who made his debut for domestic giants Mumbai earlier this season, clobbered 11 sixes and 15 fours to make 181 off only 117 balls while powering his side to 403/7 in 50 overs.
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