A new name has taken the cricket world by surprise after a remarkable debut performance in the Indian Premier League. Fast bowler Praful Hinge created history in his very first IPL appearance by delivering a sensational opening over that dismantled the opposition’s top order.
The 24-year-old pacer, representing Sunrisers Hyderabad, achieved a rare feat during the match against Rajasthan Royals. Praful Hinge became the first player in IPL history to take three or more wickets in the very first over of an innings, marking an extraordinary start to his professional career in the league.
In a dramatic opening spell, Praful Hinge dismissed three key Rajasthan Royals batters-Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, and Dhruv Jurel-all for zero runs. His fiery bowling immediately put Sunrisers Hyderabad in control of the match. By the end of his spell, Praful Hinge had impressive figures of 4 wickets for 34 runs in four overs, making his debut one of the most memorable in IPL history.
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Bought for Base Price in IPL Auction
Interestingly, Praful Hinge was signed by Sunrisers Hyderabad during the IPL auction for ₹30 lakh, which was his base price. Despite being a relatively lesser-known domestic player at the time, the franchise saw potential in the young pacer and decided to add him to their squad. His debut performance has now justified that decision in spectacular fashion.
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Who is Praful Hinge?
Praful Hinge is a 24-year-old medium-fast bowler from Nagpur, Maharashtra. In domestic cricket, he represents Vidarbha cricket team. His consistent performances in domestic tournaments earned him attention from several IPL franchises.
Before the auction, Praful Hinge attended trial sessions with Sunrisers Hyderabad, Mumbai Indians, and Gujarat Titans. Ultimately, Sunrisers Hyderabad, coached by former international cricketer Daniel Vettori, were impressed by his skills and decided to sign him.
Known for his ability to vary pace and maintain tight lines, Praful Hinge has been developing a reputation as a reliable wicket-taking bowler.
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Praful Hinge’s Domestic Cricket Record
Before his IPL debut, Praful Hinge had already built a respectable record in domestic cricket. In First-Class cricket, he has played 10 matches and taken 27 wickets, with his best bowling performance being 4 wickets for 60 runs. In List A cricket, he has taken 5 wickets in 6 matches, while in T20 cricket, he had picked up 1 wicket in his only appearance prior to the IPL.
With such a sensational start to his IPL career, Praful Hinge has quickly become a player to watch. If he continues performing at this level, the young pacer could soon emerge as one of the most exciting fast-bowling prospects in Indian cricket.
