Sakib Hussain Claims 4/24 on Historic IPL Debut as SRH Routs RR by 57 Runs
Sakib Hussain, a 21-year-old uncapped fast bowler from Gopalganj, Bihar, delivered a historic performance on his Indian Premier League (IPL) debut. Playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Monday, Hussain claimed figures of 4 for 24 to secure a 57-run victory for his franchise.
Pace Duo Dismantles Rajasthan Royals
Spectators attending the fixture anticipated a high-scoring contest, but instead witnessed a bowling clinic orchestrated by two debutants. Hussain partnered with fellow SRH debutant Praful Hinge, who registered figures of 4 for 34. Together, the pace duo dismantled the Rajasthan Royals batting lineup, bowling them out efficiently to seal the match.
With his four-wicket haul, Hussain became the seventh player in IPL history to secure four or more wickets in a debut match. According to historical data tracked by ESPNcricinfo, Hussain now holds the joint fifth-best bowling figures for a debutant, sharing the position with Ashwani Kumar.
Best Bowling Figures on IPL Debut
| Player | Bowling Figures |
|---|---|
| Alzarri Joseph | 6/12 |
| Andrew Tye | 5/17 |
| Shoaib Akhtar | 4/11 |
| Sakib Hussain | 4/24 |
| Ashwani Kumar | 4/24 |
Domestic Development and Auction Acquisition
Hussain first attracted the attention of talent scouts during his 2022-23 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy campaign for Bihar. At 17 years old, he claimed 4 for 20 in his second professional T20 appearance.
His statistical progression continued in the longer format. During the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy season, the right-arm pacer recorded his first five-wicket haul in first-class cricket, taking 6 for 41 against Arunachal Pradesh.
- IPL 2024: Signed by Kolkata Knight Riders but released before making an appearance.
- IPL 2026: Purchased by Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 30 lakh.
The Rs 30 lakh investment by Sunrisers Hyderabad yielded immediate returns. By neutralizing the Rajasthan Royals top order on Monday, Hussain justified his selection and established himself as a frontline option for the SRH bowling attack moving forward in the 2026 tournament.