Praful Hinge Creates Historic IPL Record with Dream Debut for SRH

In a sensational start to his Indian Premier League career, Praful Hinge etched his name into the record books with a breathtaking debut performance for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Rajasthan Royals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.

The 24-year-old pacer delivered a spell for the ages, claiming three wickets in the very first over of Rajasthan Royals’ chase — a feat never achieved before in IPL history.

🔥 A Record-Breaking First Over

Praful Hinge made an immediate impact:

• Dismissed Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for a golden duck
• Sent back Dhruv Jurel for a two-ball duck
• Removed Lhuan-dre Pretorius for another two-ball duck

With this stunning burst, Hinge became the first bowler in IPL history to take three wickets in the opening over of an innings — a milestone that instantly grabbed global attention.

⚡ Early Collapse Rocks Rajasthan Royals

Hinge’s dominance didn’t stop there. In his very next over, he struck again:

• Dismissed RR captain Riyan Parag with a sharp delivery caught in the slips

Meanwhile, Sakibul Hussain joined the party by removing Yashasvi Jaiswal, leaving Rajasthan Royals reeling at 9/5 in the early stages of a daunting chase of 217.

The dramatic collapse effectively sealed the momentum in favor of Sunrisers Hyderabad.

👀 Dream Debut Turns Heads

Hinge’s opening over showcased:

• Exceptional pace and control
• Smart use of length and movement
• Composure under pressure

His ability to dismantle a strong batting lineup within minutes marks him as a rising fast-bowling prospect in Indian cricket.

📊 Who is Praful Hinge?

Praful Hinge is a right-arm fast bowler from Vidarbha who was picked up by Sunrisers Hyderabad for his base price of ₹30 lakh ahead of IPL 2026.

Domestic Career Highlights:

• 10 First-Class matches
• 27 wickets in 19 innings
• Includes one four-wicket haul
• 6 List A matches with 5 wickets

Interestingly, before IPL 2026, Hinge had played just one T20 match, making this performance even more remarkable.

🚀 What This Means Going Forward

Hinge’s historic debut could:

• Fast-track his rise in Indian cricket
• Strengthen SRH’s bowling attack significantly
• Make him a player to watch in IPL 2026

If he maintains this form, he could soon enter discussions for higher-level selections.