Praful Hinge's Historic IPL Debut: Three Wickets in First Over

In an unprecedented start to his IPL career, Sunrisers Hyderabad's young fast bowler, Praful Hinge, achieved a remarkable feat during the match against Rajasthan Royals. Hinge took three wickets in his very first over, significantly impacting the game.

First Over Impact

Hinge's spell began impressively, dismissing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on the second ball for a golden duck. He then bowled Dhruv Jurel on the fourth ball and secured his third wicket by catching out Lhuan-dre Pretorius on the last ball of the over. This performance left Rajasthan's top order in disarray.

Captain Ishan entrusted the debutant with the first over, and Hinge delivered beyond expectations.

A Historic Feat

This marks the first instance in IPL history of a bowler taking three wickets in the opening over. Previously, bowlers had taken two wickets in the first over 32 times, but never three. Praful Hinge has now etched his name in IPL history.

Who is Praful Hinge?

Praful Hinge, 24, was acquired by SRH for his base price of 30 lakh rupees in the auction. He is a medium-fast bowler known for his variations.

Journey from Vidarbha to IPL

Hinge hails from Nagpur and represents Vidarbha in domestic cricket. Impressed by his performances, Mumbai and Gujarat Titans also invited him for trials. Ultimately, SRH placed their trust in him and included him in their squad.

Training with International Bowlers

Reports indicate that Praful has been associated with Chennai's MRF Pace Foundation since 2022. In 2024, he also trained in Brisbane alongside fast bowlers like Josh Hazlewood and Kane Richardson, further refining his skills.

Career Stats

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