IPL 2025: If Mumbai Indians were lucky to win their first IPL 2025 after two consecutive defeats, Ashwini Kumar was his biggest inspiration. An unknown bowler, whose name was not heard by anyone, made history with four wickets in his first match. Ashwin became the first Indian to take four wickets in his first match in the IPL.
Who is Ashwini Kumar?
Punjab’s 23 -year -old Ashwini is a left -handed fast bowler. Ashwani, a resident of Janjari in Mohali district, took a wicket on the first ball. Till date no new bowler has done this in his debut match. Ashwin took the wickets of Ajinkya Rahane (11), Rinku Singh (17), Manish Pandey (17) and Andre Russell (5).
Sher-e-Punjab captured T20 Trophy
Famous for his speed variations, Ashwini also has a very good wide yorker and impressed the scouts of Mumbai Indians in the 2024 Sher-e-Punjab T20 Trophy, where he won several matches with his effective death bowling. He made his debut for Punjab in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in 2022 but could play only four matches. Apart from this, Ashwini has also played two first class and four list a matches for Punjab.
Bought for 30 lakh rupees
He was bought by the Mumbai franchise for Rs 30 lakh during the 2025 mega auction. He was part of the Punjab Kings team last season, but could not make it to the playing XI. After the player of the match, Ashwini considered it a big achievement for herself. He is also there by the grace of God.
He entered the field after eating only one banana.
After his dreaming debut, Ashwini Kumar said, “I did not have a dinner this afternoon.” I ate only one banana. The pressure was so high that I did not feel hungry. Ashwani’s father is a farmer. Who has one and a half acres of land. He was quite emotional while watching the match.
Mumbai won 43 balls
For the first time in this session, Mumbai, playing at the Wankhede Stadium, dismissed Kolkata Knight Riders for 116 in 16.2 overs, which was their minimum score in this season. In response, South Africa’s Riclton, who joined this season for Mumbai, scored 62 runs with the help of four fours and five sixes off 41 balls to take the hosts to 121 runs for two wickets in just 12.5 overs.
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