SRH vs RR: Twitter Erupts As Praful Hinge Ends With A Dream Debut Over In IPL 2026

Praful Hinge has wrecked a havoc in the top order of the Rajasthan Royals as he removed orange cap holder Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel, and Pretorius on the final ball of the first ball. In the second over, Hinge got Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag.

"Praful Hinge is a young right-arm seamer from Vidarbha who has steadily built his reputation in red-ball cricket. In just 10 first-class matches, the 24-year-old has claimed 27 wickets at an average of 26.7, highlighting his ability as a workhorse," according to iplt20.co.

His experience in T20 cricket remains limited, but he made a solid impact in his lone outing. Sharing the new ball with Umesh Yadav, Praful Hinge delivered an economical spell of 1/23 in four overs against Andhra. Notably, Sunrisers Hyderabad secured his services for ₹30 lakh ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 season, bringing him in as a backup pace option.

Praful Hinge's Extraordinary Record

Praful Hinge made history by becoming the first bowler in the tournament's 19-year history to take three wickets in his very first over on debut. There have been 32 instances of a bowler bagging two wickets in the first over of an IPL innings. Hinge dismissed Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, and Dhruv Jurel in the very first over of his debut.

In the second over of the match, the pacer from Vidarbha took the wicket of Riyan Parag, the captain of Rajasthan Royals.

Netizens React on Twitter

The impressive spell from Praful Hinge quickly became a talking point on social media, with X (formerly Twitter) buzzing with reactions. Fans and cricket enthusiasts flooded the platform with praise, highlighting the right-arm pacer's control, discipline, and ability to make an impact despite limited opportunities. Many lauded his composure under pressure and his knack for extracting bounce, with some even tipping him as a promising talent to watch in the Indian Premier League.