SRH Debutant Praful Hinge Shatters IPL Records With Historic Opening Over Against RR
Sunrisers Hyderabad fast bowler Praful Hinge delivered an unprecedented performance in his IPL 2026 debut, becoming the first bowler in tournament history to claim three wickets in the opening over of an innings. Hinge finished with figures of 4/34, dismantling the Rajasthan Royals top order and securing a 57-run victory for SRH at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
The Record-Breaking Opening Over
Defending a formidable total of 216, Hinge struck immediately. He secured three dismissals in his first six deliveries to break the back of the Rajasthan run chase:
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: Attempted an expansive pull shot against a short delivery, resulting in a top edge caught safely by wicketkeeper Salil Arora.
- Dhruv Jurel: Chopped an inside edge directly onto his stumps.
- Lhuan-dre Pretorius: Flicked a straight delivery directly to the fielder positioned at long leg.
Match Summary and SRH Batting Performance
Before Hinge’s bowling performance, the Sunrisers Hyderabad batting lineup established a dominant position. Ishan Kishan led the scoring with 91 runs, supported by Heinrich Klaasen who added 40 runs. The team concluded their 20 overs at 216/6.
| Team | Score | Top Performers |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 216/6 (20 overs) | Ishan Kishan (91), Heinrich Klaasen (40) |
| Rajasthan Royals | 159 all out | Praful Hinge (4/34) |
Post-Match Social Media Activity
Following the victory, Hinge and teammate Nitish Reddy recreated a well-known social media video originally posted by Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj. Reddy shared the clip stating, “Bhai log, jo bhi bhai ka id hai wo sab fake hai. Ek jo niche ID jo tag hoga wo real hoga.” The recreation referenced an old post where Siraj verified his authentic Instagram account to combat fake profiles online.
Upcoming Schedule
Sunrisers Hyderabad will remain at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium for their next fixture. They are scheduled to play the Chennai Super Kings on April 18. For complete schedule details, historical data, and player statistics, visit the official IPL website and ESPNcricinfo.