Praful Hinge Shines on IPL Debut with a Fiery First Over
In a remarkable debut, Praful Hinge made his mark in the IPL, delivering a spectacular first over that left the Rajasthan Royals struggling against the Sunrisers Hyderabad.
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The young seamer from Vidarbha showcased his talent by taking three wickets in his first over, a rare achievement in IPL history. Few bowlers have managed to make such an impact right from the start of an innings.
A Sensational Start
Hinge wasted no time announcing himself, claiming his first wicket on just his second ball by dismissing the promising Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who went out for a golden duck. A well-placed delivery forced Sooryavanshi into a poor shot, leading to an easy catch.
Just two balls later, Hinge struck again, clean bowling Dhruv Jurel with a delivery that crashed off the inside edge onto the stumps. Suddenly, the Royals were two wickets down for just one run, putting them under enormous pressure.
He capped off the over with a third wicket on the last ball, sending debutant Lhuan dre Pretorius back to the pavilion. Pretorius flicked a full delivery, only to find a fielder waiting at deep backward square leg. By the end of the over, the Rajasthan team was in dire straits.
A Historic Moment
This over not only shifted the game’s momentum to Hyderabad but also secured Hinge’s place in IPL record books. The last time a Sunrisers bowler achieved a similar feat was in 2024, when Bhuvneshwar Kumar took two wickets in the opening over against the same team.
Before making his IPL debut, Hinge had established himself in domestic cricket, taking 27 wickets in 10 first-class matches at an average of 26.7. Though new to T20 cricket, he displayed remarkable composure throughout his limited appearances.
Signed by Sunrisers Hyderabad for ₹30 lakh ahead of the 2026 season, Hinge was seen as a promising addition to the team. His performance on debut, however, made it clear that he was more than just a backup player.
With one stunning over, Praful Hinge not only introduced himself to the IPL stage but also gave Sunrisers Hyderabad a stellar start that could influence the match’s outcome.
Published By: Amar Panicker
Published On: Apr 13, 2026
