Praful Hinge Shatters IPL Record With Three-Wicket Opening Over on Debut as SRH Hand RR First Loss
NEW DELHI – Sunrisers Hyderabad fast bowler Praful Hinge made Indian Premier League history on Monday, becoming the first player to take three wickets in the opening over of an innings on debut. The Nagpur-born pacer dismantled the Rajasthan Royals top order at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, finishing with figures of 4/34 and securing SRH a 57-run victory.
Historic Opening Over Dismantles Rajasthan Royals
Defending a target of 217, Hinge delivered a devastating first over that left Rajasthan Royals in immediate trouble. He claimed three wickets for zero runs in his initial burst, removing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel, and Lhuan-dre Pretorius.
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: Dismissed for a golden duck on the first ball. Beaten for pace, producing a top edge caught by wicketkeeper Salil Arora.
- Dhruv Jurel: Bowled for a duck. Trapped by a delivery outside off-stump that nipped back in and took an inside edge.
- Lhuan-dre Pretorius: Caught for a duck. Attempted a leg-side flick but found Nitish Reddy at deep backward square leg.
Hinge revealed his specific preparation for the opening delivery. “I had already told a couple of people that I would get Sooryavanshi out on the very first ball,” Hinge stated during the post-match presentation. “I just wanted his wicket on the first ball. That was the plan.”
Ishan Kishan Anchors SRH Innings
Before Hinge’s heroics, Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Ishan Kishan laid the foundation for the massive total. Kishan scored 91 runs off 44 deliveries, powering SRH to 216 for 6. Rajasthan Royals were ultimately bowled out for 159 in 19 overs, marking their first defeat of the tournament.
Match Summary
| Team | Score | Key Performers |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 216/6 (20 Overs) | Ishan Kishan: 91 (44 balls) |
| Rajasthan Royals | 159/10 (19 Overs) | Praful Hinge: 4/34 (4 overs) |
Journey to the IPL and Future Fixtures
The Player of the Match reflected on his path to professional cricket, noting he only began playing with a leather ball at age 13. Hinge credited his family’s sacrifices, SRH bowling coach Varun, and the MRF Pace Foundation’s physio team for his recovery from previous injuries, as tracked by ESPNcricinfo.
The 57-run victory elevates Sunrisers Hyderabad to fourth place in the tournament standings. They will next host Chennai Super Kings on April 18. Official standings and fixtures are available via the BCCI website.