Praful Hinge made a sensational entry into the Indian Premier League, delivering a dream debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad. The young pacer stunned fans and experts alike by dismantling the Rajasthan Royals batting lineup in his very first over.
Hinge struck on the opening delivery of his IPL career, dismissing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and setting the tone for an unforgettable spell. He continued his fiery start by removing Dhruv Jurel on the third ball, before completing a remarkable over by sending Lhuan-dre Pretorius back to the pavilion on the final delivery. His triple strike in a single over left the opposition reeling and instantly put him in the spotlight.
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Hailing from Vidarbha, Hinge is a promising right-arm seamer who has steadily built his reputation in domestic cricket. At 24, he has already shown consistency in red-ball formats, picking up 27 wickets in just 10 first-class matches at an average of 26.7. Known for his discipline and ability to maintain pressure, he has been regarded as a dependable workhorse bowler.
Although his exposure to T20 cricket has been limited, Hinge had previously impressed in his only appearance, delivering a controlled spell. His ability to adapt quickly to the shortest format was evident in his IPL debut performance.
Sunrisers Hyderabad secured Hinge for INR 30 lakh ahead of the 2026 season, adding him as a backup pace option. However, his extraordinary debut may well transform him from a backup player into a key asset for the team moving forward.
