New Delhi, April 14 -- Till Monday night, Praful Hinge was nobody. Then, he made his debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad on 13 April 2026.

The 24-year-old right-arm fast bowler from Vidarbha had played just one professional T20 match in his entire career before stepping onto an IPL ground. He was signed by Hyderabad at his base price of Rs.30 lakh, the minimum possible. No other franchise is willing to even make a competing bid.

His Instagram account had around 3,000 followers. His name meant nothing to the average cricket fan. Then came Monday evening and 6 balls that changed everything.

Sunrisers Hyderabad handed Hinge the new ball against Rajasthan Royals. It was a decision that, on paper, looked like a gamble bordering on recklessness. ...