Praful Hinge has taken 5 wickets in 2 IPL matches at a bowling average of 18.80, a strike rate of 9.6, and an economy of 11.75, playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026. His best figures of 4/34 already stand as the highlight of a debut season that has announced him as a genuine wicket-taking option for SRH’s pace attack.
This article breaks down every bowling stat, his batting numbers, and what his early IPL form means going forward.
Praful Hinge IPL Career Stats at a Glance
Bowling
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches | 2 |
| Innings | 2 |
| Balls Bowled | 48 |
| Runs Conceded | 94 |
| Wickets | 5 |
| Best Bowling Innings (BBI) | 4/34 |
| Best Bowling Match (BBM) | 4/34 |
| Bowling Average | 18.80 |
| Economy Rate | 11.75 |
| Strike Rate | 9.6 |
| 4-Wicket Hauls | 1 |
| 5-Wicket Hauls | 0 |
| 10-Wicket Match Hauls | 0 |
| Team | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
Batting & Fielding
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches | 2 |
| Innings | 1 |
| Not Outs | 1 |
| Runs | 0 |
| Highest Score | 0* |
| Batting Average | — |
| Balls Faced | 1 |
| Strike Rate | 0.00 |
| Centuries | 0 |
| Half-Centuries | 0 |
| Fours | 0 |
| Sixes | 0 |
| Catches | 1 |
| Stumpings | 0 |
A bowling average of 18.80 and a strike rate of 9.6 in T20 cricket are numbers that would make any franchise sit up. Most established IPL pacers would be content with those figures across an entire season. Hinge has posted them in just two outings.
IPL 2026 Bowling Stats: Full Table
| Tournament | Team | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL 2026 | SRH | 2 | 2 | 48 | 94 | 5 | 4/34 | 4/34 | 18.80 | 11.75 | 9.6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The Numbers in Context
Five wickets from two innings is a strong return for any bowler in T20 cricket, seasoned or otherwise. A strike rate of 9.6 means Hinge is taking a wicket roughly every 10 deliveries, in a format where batters look to dominate from ball one; that is a genuinely threatening figure.
His BBI of 4/34 stands as his standout effort. Taking four wickets in a single T20 innings is a match-defining performance, and doing it early in your IPL career signals that Hinge is not just making up the numbers.
The economy of 11.75 reflects the aggressive nature of IPL batting rather than a weakness in his bowling. T20 pacers routinely operate in double-digit economy territory, particularly those who bowl to take wickets rather than simply contain. Hinge belongs in that attacking mould.
With the bat, he is a genuine tail-ender, 0 runs from 1 ball (not out), with 1 catch in the field. His value to SRH is entirely as a frontline wicket-taker, and in two matches, he has delivered precisely that.
Key Highlights
- Made his IPL debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026
- Claimed 5 wickets in just 2 matches, an immediate impact from the outset
- Best figures of 4/34, one of the more impressive debut spells in recent IPL memory
- Bowling average of 18.80 puts him among the better performers in IPL 2026’s early rounds
- Strike rate of 9.6 reflects genuine wicket-taking ability, not just containment
- Contributed in the field with 1 catch already to his name
How Hinge Compares to Other SRH Debutant Pacers
SRH has a well-documented history of backing pace. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Umran Malik, and T Natarajan all made their marks under the orange jersey. Hinge’s early numbers are encouraging enough to draw comparisons.
| Player | Debut Season | Team | First 2 Matches Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Praful Hinge | 2026 | SRH | 5 | 11.75 |
| Umran Malik | 2021 | SRH | 2 | ~9.50 |
| T Natarajan | 2017 | KXIP | 2 | ~8.80 |
Umran and Natarajan were more economical in their early outings, but both operated in lower-scoring eras of the IPL. The overall run rates in IPL 2026 are significantly higher, making Hinge’s wicket tally all the more impressive in context.
What to Expect Going Forward
For a bowler with only two IPL games to his name, the sample size is still small, but the signs are clear. SRH have historically backed bowlers who take wickets, and Hinge fits that philosophy squarely.
His 4/34 spell showed he can string wickets together and dictate terms against quality opposition. The real tests will come against established batters in death-or-pressure situations and in away conditions where pitches behave differently from home.
If he can maintain his strike rate while tightening his economy rate slightly as the season progresses, Hinge has every chance of finishing IPL 2026 as one of SRH’s most impactful pace options. Five wickets in two games is not a fluke; it’s a statement.
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Praful Hinge’s IPL stats may be two matches old, but they already tell a compelling story
Praful Hinge’s IPL stats may be two matches old, but they already tell a compelling story. Five wickets, one four-wicket haul, an average under 19, and a strike rate under 10; these are numbers that belong to a bowler making a real impact, not one simply filling a squad spot.
With Sunrisers Hyderabad backing him in IPL 2026, and domestic form that earned him this opportunity, Hinge looks like a name that will feature in these stat tables for seasons to come. The opening chapter has been written. The rest of the story is still unfolding.
Stats sourced from ESPNcricinfo · IPL 2026 season ongoing as of April 2026
