Praful Hinge Shines on IPL Debut with Stunning Bowling Performance

Praful Hinge made a sensational debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026, taking three wickets in his first over against Rajasthan Royals. His parents' emotional celebration captured the hearts of fans, while Hinge's performance placed him among cricketing legends. With a belief in manifestation, he expressed his dreams of dominating the game, leading SRH to a 57-run victory. Discover more about this remarkable debut and the impact it had on the cricketing world.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 14, 2026, 15:50 IST

Match-Winning Debut for Praful Hinge

In a remarkable IPL debut, Praful Hinge, a pacer for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), showcased his talent against the Rajasthan Royals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on April 13. Stepping in for seasoned bowler Jaydev Unadkat, Hinge made an immediate impact, taking three crucial wickets in the first over of his spell, which left the Royals struggling at 1/3 during their chase of 217 runs.

Hinge's impressive performance continued as he dismissed RR captain Riyan Parag for just four runs, concluding his spell with figures of 4/34 at an economy rate of 11.76 over three overs. His standout performance included a remarkable 4/18 at an economy of 6, playing a pivotal role in dismantling the Rajasthan batting order.

Celebration of Hinge's Parents

The cricketing community was captivated not only by Hinge's performance but also by the emotional celebration of his parents. Watching the match from their home in Nagpur, their ecstatic reactions to each wicket highlighted the pride of witnessing their son's dream debut.

A viral video on social media, particularly on X (formerly Twitter), captured their joy as they celebrated Hinge's first wicket, which came from his very first delivery against the formidable Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Their enthusiasm continued with every subsequent wicket, including those of Jurel and Pretorius, winning hearts across the internet.

Historic Achievement for Praful Hinge

Hinge made history by becoming the first bowler to claim three wickets in the opening over of an IPL match. He joined an elite group of bowlers, including Pat Cummins and Mohammed Shami, who have taken four wickets on their IPL debut.

Acquired by SRH for INR 30 lakh during the IPL 2026 mini-auction, Hinge quickly justified the investment with his outstanding debut performance, turning him into an overnight sensation.

Hinge Reflects on His Dream Performance

In a post-match interview, Hinge expressed his belief in the power of manifestation, revealing that he had envisioned taking four or five wickets on his debut. He stated, "I did think about it. Last year, I had written somewhere that whenever I play my first match, I will definitely take four or five wickets."

He emphasized his desire to dominate the powerplay, saying, "I wanted to dominate as much as possible in the powerplay. I believe in it."

Sunrisers Hyderabad ultimately secured a 57-run victory over Rajasthan Royals, marking their second win of the IPL season.