IPL debutant Praful Hinge sets record with 3 wickets in first over for Hyderabad

Praful Hinge, a 24-year-old pacer from Vidarbha, made a historic IPL debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad by taking three wickets without conceding any runs in his very first over against Rajasthan Royals. His opening over dismantled the chasing side early, and he finished with impressive bowling figures of 4/34, driving SRH to a 57-run victory, according to multiple Times of India reports.

Hinge’s breakthrough performance earned him the Player of the Match award, which he dedicated to his family. The wickets he claimed in that first over included key RR batsmen Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel, and Lhuan-dre Pretorius, severely disrupting the Royals’ innings and setting the tone for the match.

This remarkable start comes after Hinge overcame a serious back injury during his formative years, with crucial guidance from experienced bowlers Varun Aaron and Glenn McGrath helping him regain fitness and confidence. His acquisition at the IPL auction was for Rs 30 lakh, marking him as a valuable emerging talent in the league.

Following the match, Hinge humorously recreated a viral Mohammed Siraj video on social media, showing a lighter side amid his breakthrough on-field performance. His debut is seen as a potential sign of a promising career ahead for the fast bowler.

Looking forward, Hyderabad will rely on Hinge’s bowling as they progress through the IPL season, while the cricket community watches to see if he can maintain this level of impact in subsequent matches. His success underscores the importance of scouting and nurturing talent from domestic circuits into top-level competition.