Praful Hinge
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| Praful Hinge in 2026 | |
| Born | 18 January 2002 (age 24) Nagpur, Vidarbha, India |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | |
| Occupation | Cricketer |
| Years active | 2024–present |
| Known for | IPL debut performance, Fast bowling |
| Notable works | Domestic cricket performances, IPL debut spell |
| Awards | Not Known |
| Parents | Not Known |
| Religion | Not Known |
Praful Prakash Hinge is an Indian cricketer. He plays for Vidarbha in domestic cricket and competes in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with Sunrisers Hyderabad. He has established himself as a successful wicket-taker through his right-arm medium-fast bowling.[1][2][3]
Early Life & Education
Praful Hinge was born in Nagpur, Vidarbha, Maharashtra. He started his career as a batter but moved to fast bowling because his father recommended the change. His initial career period required him to improve his bowling skills after he encountered difficulties with an illegal bowling action.
He studied at the MRF Pace Foundation located in Chennai while attending a high-performance training program at the Bupa National Cricket Centre situated in Brisbane, Australia. Information about his educational background remains limited to public knowledge.
Career
Praful Hinge made his first-class debut for Vidarbha in October 2024 against Puducherry and his List A debut in January 2025. He quickly gained recognition as a "hit-the-deck" bowler, known for generating bounce and movement.
By early 2026, his 10 first-class matches resulted in 27 wickets at an average of approximately 26.7. His best bowling performance in first-class cricket reached 4/60 against Tamil Nadu.
The 2025–26 season proved to be a breakthrough for him. He played an important role in helping Vidarbha win their first Vijay Hazare Trophy title in 2026. During the 2025–26 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, he achieved 15 wickets across 7 matches while establishing himself as a primary bowler.
Sunrisers Hyderabad signed him for ₹30 lakh during the IPL 2026 auction. In his IPL debut, he achieved an exceptional performance by taking 4 wickets for 34 runs against Rajasthan Royals; this included three wickets which he obtained during his first over, making him the first bowler to reach this milestone in IPL history.
Notable Works
The fast bowler Praful Hinge has become famous through his work in domestic cricket together with his performances in the Indian Premier League. He gained attention for his consistent wicket-taking ability in first-class matches and his strong performance in the 2025–26 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy where he emerged as a key bowler for Vidarbha. His IPL debut performance contains four wickets which he achieved during one match and this performance stands as one of his most significant achievements.[4][5]
Achievements and Recognition
Praful Hinge has achieved recognition as a promising fast bowler in Indian domestic cricket. Some of his key achievements include:
- Took 27 wickets in his first 10 first-class matches
- Best first-class bowling figures of 4/60
- Took 15 wickets in 7 matches in the 2025–26 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy
- Played a key role in Vidarbha’s Vijay Hazare Trophy win (2026)
- Took 4 wickets for 34 runs on IPL debut
- Became the first bowler in IPL history to take three wickets in his first over on debut
He is considered a rising talent and a strong pace option in Indian cricket.
Personal Life
Praful Hinge hails from Nagpur which lies in Maharashtra. His public image portrays him as a dedicated cricket player who maintains strict discipline throughout his daily activities.
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References
- ↑ Praful Hinge Player Profile . In NDTV Sports . Retrieved 13 April 2026
- ↑ Who is Praful Hinge, who started his IPL career with a triple-wicket over? . In ESPNcricinfo . Retrieved 14 April 2026
- ↑ Praful Hinge IPL Profile, Stats & Career Details . In MyKhel . Retrieved 14 April 2026
- ↑ First time in 19 years: Praful Hinge strikes thrice in first over . In IPL Official Website . Retrieved 14 April 2026
- ↑ Praful Hinge Matches & Career Statistics . In ESPNcricinfo . Retrieved 14 April 2026