Praful Hinge is a 24‑year‑old right‑arm medium‑fast bowler from Nagpur, Vidarbha, who plays for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL. He broke through in the 2025–26 domestic season with Vidarbha, taking 27 wickets in 10 first‑class matches and 15 wickets in 7 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy games, before impressing in IPL 2026 with 14 wickets in 7 matches.
Personal & Background
- Full Name: Praful Prakash Hinge
- Born: 18 January 2002, Nagpur, Vidarbha
- Age: 24 (as of July 2026)
- Batting Style: Right‑handed
- Bowling Style: Right‑arm medium‑fast
- Role: Bowler
- Domestic Team: Vidarbha
- Franchise Team: Sunrisers Hyderabad (IPL 2026, ₹30 lakh)
Career Highlights
- Early Development: Transitioned from batting to fast bowling at his father’s suggestion; corrected an illegal bowling action through training at the MRF Pace Foundation (Chennai) and Bupa National Cricket Centre (Brisbane).
- First‑Class Debut: October 2024 vs Puducherry.
- List A Debut: January 2025 vs Mizoram.
- Breakthrough Season (2025–26):
- 27 wickets in 10 first‑class matches (best 4/60 vs Tamil Nadu).
- Key role in Vidarbha’s maiden Vijay Hazare Trophy title (Jan 2026).
- 15 wickets in 7 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy matches.
- IPL 2026: Debut vs Rajasthan Royals (13 April 2026); finished with 14 wickets in 7 matches, best 4/34.
Praful Hinge Statistics
| Format | Matches | Wickets | Best Bowling | Avg | Econ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First‑Class | 10 | 27 | 4/60 | 26.66 | 2.85 | |
| List A | 6 | 5 | 2/54 | 60.60 | 6.06 | |
| T20s (domestic) | 8 | 15 | 4/34 | 21.86 | 10.93 | |
| IPL (SRH) | 7 | 14 | 4/34 | 21.79 | 11.73 |
Style & Strengths
- Bowling: Hit‑the‑deck specialist, extracts bounce and seam movement.
- Temperament: Tactical maturity, disciplined lines against top batters (e.g., troubled Hardik Pandya in the Vijay Hazare Trophy).
- Utility: Strike bowler in T20s, effective in middle overs.
Conclusion
Praful Hinge’s rise from Vidarbha’s domestic circuit to IPL success with Sunrisers Hyderabad is a story of resilience and skill. His ability to generate bounce and movement, coupled with disciplined spells, has already marked him as a promising fast‑bowling talent. With his breakthrough season behind him, his next challenge is to sustain consistency and fitness to push for higher honors in Indian cricket.