Praful Hinge Stats, Age, Height, Career, IPL Debut, Net Worth and More

Praful Hinge is an Indian cricketer who plays as a right-arm fast-medium bowler for Vidarbha in domestic cricket and the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL. His Indian Premier League debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2026 saw him create history, putting him on the map. Praful was born on 18th January, 2002 in Nagpur, Maharashtra and toiled his way through the domestic cricket circuit to make his debut in the world’s biggest T20 league. It was not an easy journey for him. He was bowled out for an illegal delivery, injured his back and was around for months rehabilitating himself before turning things around. He took part in MRF Pace Foundation where he polished his bowling skills and picked up tips from veteran pacer bowlers and eventually emerged as a key player for Vidarbha. Due this local cricket, he got the IPL contract of ₹30 lakh from Sunrisers Hyderabad.

This article will provide complete information about Praful Hinge Stats, career net worth and more.

Who is Praful Hinge?

Praful Prakash Hinge (born 18 January 2002) is an Indian cricketer. Born in Nagpur, Maharashtra, he is a right-arm medium-fast bowler who plays for Vidarbha domestically and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Hinge rose to prominence during IPL 2026, on his debut against Rajasthan Royals, where he became the first bowler in IPL history to take three wickets in his very first over. He dismissed Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel and Lhuan-dre Pretorius in one over and he took four wickets in total to win Player of the Match. He is a “hit-the-deck” seamer who extracts bounce on subcontinental pitches and has earned recognition through performances in the Ranji Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy prior to being bought by SRH at the IPL 2026 auction for ₹30 lakh.

Aspect	Details
Full Name	Praful Prakash Hinge
Nickname	Not publicly known
Profession	Professional Cricketer
Date of Birth	January 18, 2002
Age (2026)	24 Years
Birthplace	Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
Hometown	Nagpur
Nationality	Indian
Religion	Hinduism
Zodiac Sign	Capricorn
Education	Schooling in Nagpur
Marital Status	Unmarried
Playing Role	Bowler
Batting Style	Right-Handed
Bowling Style	Right-Arm Medium-Fast

Praful Hinge Age

Praful Hinge was born on 18 January, 2002. As of 2026, he is 24 years old. His zodiac sign is Capricorn

Praful Hinge Height, Weight and Physical appearance

Praful Hinge height is estimated broadly around 5 feet 11 inches to 6 feet 1 inch / 178–183 cm and his weight is not officially listed. He has a tall, lean, and athletic build, which helps him generate steep bounce and movement as a right-arm fast-medium bowler. He consistently bowls at 140+ km/h and is known for his endurance and hit-the-deck bowling style.

Family Member

Praful Hinge was born to a middle-class family from Nagpur in Maharashtra. He was born into a joint family. His father Prakash Hinge worked as an accountant with Maharashtra State Electricity Department before he retired. Praful Hinge’s father made education his child’s priority because of financial issues. However, later on, he became Praful’s mentor and suggested him to give more importance to fast bowling. His mother Alka Hinge is a homemaker who took care of his diet and fitness. Praful’s sister is a Chartered Accountant (CA). During his initial years, she helped him manage their studies and daily schedules. Praful frequently credits his parents and sister for helping him achieve success. 

Early Life and Education

Praful Prakash Hinge was born on 18 January, 2002 in Nagpur, Maharashtra to a middle-class family who nurtured him with a lot of love for cricket. From his childhood days, he always wanted to be a batsman but was constantly urged by his father to practice fast bowling if he really wanted to make it big in cricket. He started playing leather-ball cricket at the age of 13. He had an illegal bowling action which he corrected by training hard and he ended up becoming a solid hit- the-deck fast bowler.

Education was given importance in his family but Praful found it difficult to manage his studies along with his intense training sessions and cricket schedules. He used to wake up early morning for practice which often made him miss school and he wasn’t able to submit his assignments on time. So he was sort of infamous in the eyes of a few teachers for giving more importance to cricket than studies. He has a sister who is a Chartered Accountant. (CA)

Relationship Status

As of 2026 Praful Hinge is single. There is no information about his girlfriend or dating history. 

Career

Growing up Praful Hinge wanted to be a batsman before his father convinced him to take up fast bowling instead – advice he would one day thank him for. Hinge initially had problems early in his cricketing career, suffering an illegal bowling action which he later had to alter by drilling himself to form a repeatable action. He then attended the MRF Pace Foundation in Chennai and a camp at Bupa National Cricket Centre, Brisbane to hone his skillset even further.

Domestic Cricket

Hinge rose through Vidarbha’s age-group pathway before making his mark in the 2023–24 CK Nayudu Trophy with 26 wickets. He made his first-class debut in October 2024 against Puducherry and his List A debut in January 2025. He was part of Vidarbha’s title-winning squads in the 2024–25 Ranji Trophy and 2025–26 Vijay Hazare Trophy, finishing early 2026 with 27 first-class wickets from 10 matches, including a best of 4/60.

T20 Cricket and IPL Debut

In T20 cricket Hinge took rapid strides by taking 15 wickets in 7 matches in the 2025–26 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, followed by a title-winning run with NECO Master Blaster in the Vidarbha Pro T20 League. This form earned him a ₹30 lakh deal with Sunrisers Hyderabad at the IPL 2026 auction, after going unsold the year before.

Hinge’s IPL debut on April 13, 2026, against Rajasthan Royals was historic, he took three wickets in his very first over, dismissing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Dhruv Jurel, and Lhuan-dre Pretorius, becoming the first bowler in IPL history to achieve this feat. He added a fourth wicket in his next over to finish with 3-0-18-4 and was named Player of the Match on debut.

Praful Hinge Stats

Here are Praful Hinge stats in first-class, list-A and T20 cricket including IPL.

Bowling Stats

Format	Mat	Inns	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4w
FC	10	19	27	4/60	5/122	26.66	2.85	56.1	1
List A	6	6	5	2/54	2/54	60.6	6.06	60	0
T20s	8	8	15	4/34	4/34	21.86	10.93	12	1

Batting and Fielding Stats

Format	Mat	Inns	Runs	HS	Ave	SR	Ct
FC	10	12	101	40	11.22	95.28	4
List A	6	2	2	2*	–	18.18	1
T20s	8	2	3	3	3	33.33	3

IPL Stats

Team	Mat	Inns	Wkts	BBI	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4w	Runs	Bat. Ave
SRH	7	7	14	4/34	4/34	21.78	11.73	11.1	1	3	3

All the stats are taken from ESPNCricinfo

Interesting Facts

• Praful Hinge was the first bowler in the history of Indian Premier League to get three wickets in the first over of his debut match.
• Prior to the IPL, he had suffered from a serious back stress fracture and recovered.
• He had trained at the renowned MRF Pace Foundation, Chennai.
• Former India fast bowler Varun Aaron helped during his rehabilitation.
• He has also studied with Glenn McGrath in Australia.
• The first choice that cropped into his mind was to be a batter before becoming a fast bowler.
• Following his historic debut match in IPL, he quickly gained popularity on social media.

Praful Hinge Net Worth

The figure of net worth of Praful Hinge is estimated to be worth ₹50 lakh to ₹2 crore as of 2026. He is just starting out in his career, and expects to make even more money next year. He generates his lot of income through his ₹30 lakh IPL deal with Sunrisers Hyderabad and earns roughly ₹10 lakh to ₹20 lakh from appearances for Vidarbha. Additionally, he receives income from domestic cricket, match fees and performance bonuses. Later in his career, sponsorship and endorsement deals are likely to be a significant avenue for him to bring in money.

Social Media Presence

Praful Hinge is active on Instagram where he posts pictures of his training, games, and milestones. He has gained a lot of fans after his record breaking debut of IPL. His path is quite frequently watched by the fans, as he continues to rise in Indian cricket.

• Instagram- @prafulhinge_140 (530K followers)

Conclusion

From Nagpur to IPL, the journey of Praful Hinge is an inspiring one, where determination, patience and hard work took him to this landmark. Despite facing a few hurdles like injuries and technical problems of his balling, he came out to be successful in the highest domestic and franchise level cricket. Immediately after his debut in the IPL, he proved to be one of the most promising young Indian pacers when he played for Sunrisers Hyderabad. Praful has been showing his potential in domestic cricket, has a fine pace and can do that under pressure which makes him eligible to feature in the Indian team regularly. With more experience under his belt, cricket fans will be watching to see how his career goes in the years to come.

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