23 Praful Hinge

A powerful right-arm medium-fast bowler hailing from the talent-rich region of Vidarbha, Praful Hinge (born January 18, 2002) is rapidly emerging as a tactical asset for the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Known for his ability to generate significant swing and maintain relentless accuracy in the middle overs, Hinge’s journey from the maidans of Nagpur to the IPL spotlight is a testament to the Vidarbha coaching system.

As of January 21, 2026, Praful Hinge has just celebrated his 24th birthday and is a core part of the Vidarbha squad in the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2025–26 season. Following a breakthrough domestic year, he was secured by SRH for ₹30 Lakh in the December 2025 auction.

Praful Hinge: Career Profile & 2025–26 Breakthrough

The Giant-Killer of Ranji Trophy

Praful Hinge made national headlines during the 2025–26 Ranji Trophy group stages. In a high-stakes encounter against Jharkhand in October 2025, he produced a match-defining spell of 3/63, which included the prized wicket of Indian international Ishan Kishan. His ability to outsmart established batters with subtle changes in pace has made him the leader of Vidarbha’s pace attack alongside Nachiket Bhute.

IPL 2026: The SRH “Orange Army” Recruit

Sunrisers Hyderabad identified Hinge as a high-value domestic investment during their 2025 scouting trials. Secured at his base price of ₹30 Lakh, Hinge provides the “Orange Army” with vital pace depth. Under the leadership of Pat Cummins and the guidance of bowling coach Varun Aaron, Hinge is being groomed as a “hit-the-deck” specialist capable of exploiting the bounce at the Uppal Stadium.

Vidarbha Premier League (VPL) Dominance

Before his IPL call-up, Hinge was a standout performer in the 2025 Vidarbha Premier League. Representing the NECO Master Blaster, he finished among the top wicket-takers, consistently clocking speeds in the high 130s. His performance in the VPL final, where he delivered a restrictive spell under pressure, was the final trigger for his selection into the SRH main squad.

Praful Hinge: Consolidated Career Statistics

Data accurate as of January 21, 2026.

Bowling Performance

Recent Match Highlights (Ranji Trophy 2025/26)

• vs. Jharkhand: 3/63 (Took the wicket of Ishan Kishan)

• vs. Gujarat: 3/74 (First-class career best)

• vs. Nagaland: Part of the innings victory for Vidarbha.