Young Pacer Praful Hinge's Strategic Plan Pays Off As He Dismisses Vaibhav Sooryavanshi On IPL Debut
The 24-year-old Sunrisers Hyderabad bowler took 4 wickets including the teenage sensation, crediting prior experience and coaching staff inputs for his success
L'essentiel
- Young pacer Praful Hinge made an instant impact in IPL 2026 for Sunrisers Hyderabad, taking 4 wickets including the dismissal of teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
- The 24-year-old revealed he had prior knowledge of getting Sooryavanshi out with a bouncer in an Under-23 game and used that plan successfully.
- The bowling coach suggested going over the wicket instead of round the wicket for one ball, which resulted in the breakthrough dismissal.
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Pourquoi c'est important
Praful Hinge is a 24-year-old pacer who had previously played against Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in an Under-23 match, giving him insight into how to dismiss the teenage sensation. The article highlights his journey including guidance from cricket legends Glenn McGrath and Varun Aaron, and inspiration from Australian pacer Pat Cummins.
A smart adjustment and a bit of prior knowledge helped young pacer Praful Hinge make an instant impact in Indian Premier League 2026, as he announced himself with a dream outing for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Rajasthan Royals. The 24-year-old struck early, dismissing teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi with just his second ball and going on to pick multiple wickets in a fiery opening spell. But behind that breakthrough was a clear plan, fine-tuned with a last-minute tweak from the coaching staff.
"I played an Under-23 game against him and got him out with a bouncer there as well. So, I thought that if I bowl a bouncer, he would look to go after me, like he is doing with every bowler at the moment. I wanted to test him again with the bouncer. He tried to hit it but didn't time it," Praful Hinge said on JioStar Press Room.
"In the meeting, we had discussed him. I shared my point of view first, then the bowling coach added his inputs. I wanted to bowl to him from round the wicket, but he asked me to go over the wicket for one ball, and I got him out on that very ball. So, both of us were very happy."
Despite the standout debut, Hinge insists nothing much has changed. "Yes, I planned to bowl a bouncer to dismiss Sooryavanshi… I didn't know that I would take four wickets in my very first match… However, I am not feeling my life has changed a lot after that. I am trying to stay away from social media and focus on training," he added.
Hinge also highlighted the role of senior players and team management in shaping his mindset, while drawing inspiration from Pat Cummins. His journey, backed by guidance from legends like Glenn McGrath and Varun Aaron, reflects steady growth and a promising future ahead.
Questions ouvertes
- What venue did the match take place at?
- What were the exact figures of Hinge's bowling spell?
- How did the rest of the match unfold?