By Ravi - Apr 01, 2025 11:56 AM
Mumbai Indians fast bowler Ashwini Kumar impressed in his IPL debut match. Ashwini has become the fourth bowler to take a wicket on the very first ball in his debut match for Mumbai. Mumbai Indians included this left-arm fast bowler in the match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and he took a wicket on the very first ball of his over
Ashwini achieved this feat by dismissing KKR captain Ajinkya off the first ball of his IPL career. Before Ashwini, Ali Murtaza, Alzari Joseph and Dewald Brevis took wickets off the first ball of their debut match for Mumbai. During this match, Ashwini Kumar, who made his IPL debut, was seen in deadly form. Apart from Left, Ashwini made Rinku Singh, Pandey and Andre Russell his victims.
Ashwin Kumar took four wickets for 11 runs in three overs on debut. This is the fourth best performance by a bowler on debut in IPL history. This performance of Ashwini is the best performance by an Indian on debut. The record for the best performance on debut in IPL is held by Alzari Joseph, who took six wickets for 12 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad while playing for Mumbai Indians in 2019.
Ashwini Kumar is a bowler from Punjab who is known for his variety in bowling. Ashwini impressed Mumbai Indians scouts with his brilliant performance in the Sher-e Punjab T20 Trophy 2024. Ashwini impressed a lot with his death bowling in that tournament. He made his debut for Punjab in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2022, but got a chance to play in just four matches. Ashwini also played two first class and four List-A matches for Punjab. Mumbai Indians bought Ashwini for Rs 30 lakh in the mega auction for IPL 2025. Ashwini was part of Punjab Kings last season.
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