Debutant Sakib Hussain Takes 4/24 in SRH's IPL Win Over RR

In a stunning IPL debut, 21-year-old fast bowler Sakib Hussain claimed four wickets for 24 runs to propel Sunrisers Hyderabad to a 57-run victory over Rajasthan Royals on April 13, 2026, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.

Hussain, entering as an impact substitute, shared the new ball with fellow debutant Praful Hinge and quickly dismantled Rajasthan's batting lineup. He dismissed opener Yashasvi Jaiswal early with bounce and movement, then returned to remove Donovan Ferreira for 69 off 44 balls, breaking a dangerous partnership. In his final over, Hussain cleaned up Jofra Archer and Ravi Bishnoi, restricting Rajasthan to 159 in 19 overs while defending Sunrisers' total of 217 for six. Captain Ishan Kishan anchored the innings with 91 off 44 balls, setting a challenging target after Rajasthan's Archer took three for 37.

Hussain's figures matched the best IPL debut by an Indian bowler, equaling Ashwani Kumar's record and making him the seventh player in league history to take four or more wickets on debut. The performance highlighted his raw pace, often exceeding 140 kmph, combined with tactical variations like a slower ball, honed under the guidance of...