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IPL Sensation Praful Hinge's Historic Debowl: "Goal is to Lift Trophy"

Sunrisers Hyderabad's debutant Praful Hinge delivered a bowling masterclass, taking four wickets including a historic three-wicket maiden first over in IPL history. His sensational spell earned him Player of the Match honors and helped SRH defeat the Rajasthan Royals by 57 runs, ending their four-match winning streak. Hinge revealed his preparation is intensely mental, visualizing bowling to the world's best batsmen in any match situation. The young bowler has set clear goals: winning the IPL trophy for his team and personally contending for the Best Fielder award.

Key Points: SRH's Praful Hinge on Historic IPL Debut & Trophy Goal

  • Historic 3-wicket first over in IPL debut
  • Four wickets & Player of the Match award
  • Mental preparation key to success
  • Aims for IPL trophy & Best Fielder award
  • SRH snaps RR's winning streak
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"Goal is definitely to win and lift trophy": SRH's Praful Hinge after sensational IPL debut against RR

SRH debutant Praful Hinge took 4 wickets, including a historic first-over triple, to down RR. He reveals his mental prep & trophy ambition.

"My first goal is definitely to win and lift the trophy. - Praful Hinge"

Hyderabad, April 14

Vidarbha's "Fearless Prodigy" Praful Hinge delivered a sensational Indian Premier League debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad, dismantling Rajasthan Royals with a historic spell that saw him become the first bowler in tournament history to claim three wickets in the very first over.

The 24-year-old Hinge took four wickets and was named Player of the Match in his debut IPL game. He emphasised that his preparation for his maiden IPL season has been largely mental rather than anything extraordinary, and he aims to help his team win the IPL trophy.

Hinge remains focused on contributing fully whenever given an opportunity, striving to win matches for his side with complete dedication. He also expressed a personal ambition to make a mark in the field by taking a spectacular catch and contending for the Best Fielder award.

"I didn't prepare anything special as such. Whenever I watch a match, I ask myself, 'What would I do in that situation? How would I bowl?' So, even if it's a World Cup match and I imagine bowling to the best batsman in the opposition, I think through my approach. That's always been my thought process; it keeps me constantly thinking about being in a match situation. My first goal is definitely to win and lift the trophy. Secondly, if I get the opportunity, I will try to win as many matches as I can for my side and give my 100 per cent. Apart from that, I would love to take one of the best catches in the IPL and aim for the Best Fielder award," Hinge said on JioHotstar.

With Hinge's bowling masterclass, Sunrisers Hyderabad snapped Rajasthan Royals' four-match winning run in IPL 2026 with a comprehensive 57-run victory in Hyderabad on Monday.

Hinge and Sakib Hussain took eight wickets combined for SRH and shattered the backbone of RR's batting order when they started the run chase of 217 runs.

SRH currently stand at fourth place in the points table with two wins in five matches, and will face Chennai Super Kings in their next game on Saturday at their home venue.

- ANI

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Priya S
His mental preparation is the key. Visualizing bowling to the best batsmen even during a World Cup match shows his dedication. It's not just about talent, it's about the right mindset. More power to you, Praful! 🇮🇳
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Rohit P
Great performance, no doubt. But let's not get carried away. It's just one match. IPL history is full of one-match wonders. The real test is consistency over a full season. Hope he proves me wrong!
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Sarah B
I love that he's already aiming for the Best Fielder award too! Shows he wants to be a complete package, not just a bowler. Fielding wins matches, and it's great to see a young player value that aspect so highly. 👏
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Vikram M
Stopping RR's winning streak single-handedly... well, almost! This is the impact we expect from domestic talents getting their big break. The Vidarbha connection is strong! Hope the selectors are watching.
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Kavya N
His humility is refreshing. "Didn't prepare anything special" – he makes it sound so simple! But we all know the years of hard work in domestic cricket that lead to such moments. A great day for Indian cricket. 🏏

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