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SRH Debutants Praful & Sakib Stun RR with Four-Fers, Ishan Kishan Leads with 91

Sunrisers Hyderabad secured a crucial 57-run victory over the previously unbeaten Rajasthan Royals, breaking their four-match win streak. Captain Ishan Kishan led from the front with a blistering 91, setting up a total of 216. The match was defined by the sensational debuts of pacers Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain, who ripped through the RR batting order with four wickets each. Despite a fighting century partnership from Donovan Ferreira and Ravindra Jadeja, RR were bundled out for 159, handing SRH their second win.

Key Points: SRH Debutant Pacers Stun RR, Break Win Streak | IPL 2026

  • Debutant pacers Praful Hinge & Sakib Hussain take four wickets each
  • Ishan Kishan's 91 powers SRH to 216/6
  • RR's 4-match win streak ends with 57-run loss
  • SRH jumps to fourth in the table with second win
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"They were working throughout the season": SRH skipper Ishan praises debutant pacers after win over RR

SRH captain Ishan Kishan praises debutants Praful Hinge & Sakib Hussain after their 4-wicket hauls secure a win over table-toppers Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2026.

"They were working throughout the season with bowling coach Varun Aaron. - Ishan Kishan"

Hyderabad, April 14

Following his side's win over Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League 2026, Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Ishan Kishan expressed happiness at his bowler's performances and plan executions, particularly from two debutants, Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain, who were played instead of domestic and India veterans Harshal Patel and Jaydev Unadkat.

It was a pacers' day out at the Uppal Stadium as after a commanding 91 from skipper Ishan, two untested debutants, Praful and Sakib, etched their names in IPL history with four-fers on their debut. With this win, RR's four-match win streak is broken, and SRH have their second win to their name alongside three losses. RR have suffered their first loss but sits at the top of the table, while SRH has jumped to fourth place with two wins and three losses.

Following the match in the post-match presentation, Ishan said, "Very happy with this win. Just felt happy because what we were looking for from the bowlers (freedom in execution), we did that. Credit goes to the bowlers. (On the debutants) You also have to look at how hungry and motivated they feel. They were working throughout the season with bowling coach Varun Aaron. They were talking to experienced players. Had to give them a chance at their home ground. It was the right move today."

He also offered his words of backing to opener Abhishek Sharma, who has been having a patchy IPL so far with two ducks, taking his duck count for this year to seven, an all-time high by an Indian. He has managed just 129 runs in five matches, with only a fifty and a quickfire 48 against KKR to his name as notable knocks.

"The way Abhishek plays, he can sometimes get out. Our job is to take it deep and allow him to play freely. He got out, he will be motivated in the next game," he added.

Put to bat first, SRH posted 216/6, largely powered by skipper Ishan (91 in 44 balls, with eight fours and six sixes) and cameos from Heinrich Klaasen (40 in 26 balls, with a four and three sixes) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (28 in 13 balls, with four boundaries). During the chase of 217 runs, RR's top-order was ripped apart in the first over by debutant Praful (4/34 in four overs), and RR were left hopeless at 9/5. Donovan Ferreira (69 in 44 balls, with seven fours and three sixes) and Ravindra Jadeja (45 in 32 balls, with five fours) did put a century stand for net-run-rate's sake, but RR was bundled out for 159, with some late support by Sakib (4/24).

- ANI

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Priya S
So happy for the debutants! They must have worked so hard in the nets with Varun Aaron. Shows that domestic grind pays off. But seriously, Abhishek Sharma needs to find some form quickly. Seven ducks this year is worrying, even for an aggressive opener.
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Rohit P
RR's top order collapsing for 9/5! That's a nightmare. Full credit to SRH's planning and the new-ball burst from Praful. Ishan's innings was the real game-changer though. When he fires, SRH looks like a different team.
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Sarah B
As a neutral fan, this was thrilling cricket. The courage to play two debutant pacers in a must-win game... and it worked! The IPL ecosystem of nurturing young players alongside veterans is fantastic to see.
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Vikram M
Respectfully, while the win is great, I'm not fully convinced. One good game doesn't make a season. What about team consistency? And dropping proven performers for untested players is a huge gamble that could backfire badly in a crucial match.
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Kavya N
Home ground advantage worked! The crowd support must have been electric for the debutants. Uppal is becoming a fortress. Feeling proud of our Hyderabad team. Orange Army! 🧡

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