IPL 2026: 5 surprise performers who stole the show
While global superstars and expensive auction buys faced immense pressure to perform, a handful of lesser-known players quietly stepped up to steal the spotlight.
4. Praful Hinge
The right-arm pacer from Maharashtra had one of the greatest debuts in the history of IPL when he demolished the RR batting line-up single handedly in Hyderabad. Hinge took three wickets in his first ever over, becoming the first-ever pacer to achieve the feat in league’s history. He featured in SRH’s seven matches this IPL, picking up 14 wickets at an economy rate of 11.73. He showed great potential in his first-ever IPL season, and will get better with time and experience.
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