Ashwani Kumar Scripts History with Record-Breaking IPL Debut Cricket News for Mumbai Indians

New Delhi: Pesar Ashwani Kumar, a young left-wing of Mumbai Indians, started an unforgettable IPL against Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday, giving a record-breaking performance at Wankhed Stadium. Kumar’s sensational 4 for 24 helped KKR to KKR in just 116 in 16.2 overs – the lowest total in this IPL season.
A 23 -year -old from a city called Jhanjeri near Chandigarh became the first Indian to take four wickets on an IPL debut, who named her name in history books. He joined an elite list of bowlers with a standout performance on his first IPL outing, including Alzari Joseph (6/12) and Andrew Ty (5/17).
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Ashwani rejected KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane with his first ball in the IPL. His magic supplemented Deepak four for 19, destroying KKR’s batting lineup, in which Angrish Raghuvanshi scored the top score for him with 26 runs off 16 balls.
While reflecting his debut, an elected Ashwani said, “I felt very good, there was pressure, but the atmosphere of the team helped me settle. I did not have a meal this afternoon, I only ate a banana, there was some pressure, so I did not get hungry. Captain, the captain, the Hardik Bhai told me that I play in my village.
With just four senior T20 matches, two Ranji Trophy, and four listed a game under their belt, before Ashwani’s influence on her debut indicates a bright future for young pacer and Mumbai Indians.

Ashwani Kumar with Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene in a practice session.
Best bowling figures on IPL debut match
- 6/12 – Alazari Joseph (MI) vs SRH, 2019
- 5/17 – Andrew Tie (GL) vs RPS, 2017
- 4/11 – Shoaib Akhtar (KKR) vs. DD, 2008
- 4/24 – Ashwani Kumar (MI) vs KKR, 2025*
- 4/26 – Kevon Cooper (RR) vs. KXIP, 2012
- 4/33 – David Visé (RCB) vs MI, 2015
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