Mumbai Indians’ young pacer Ashwani Kumar had a dream debut in the IPL 2025 season, becoming the first Indian bowler to take four wickets in his very first match. The 23-year-old seamer struck gold with his first ball, dismissing Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane.
Ashwani Kumar’s Sensational IPL Debut
- First ball, first wicket: Ashwani removed Ajinkya Rahane on his very first delivery.
- Four-wicket haul: He went on to dismiss Rinku Singh, Manish Pandey, and Andre Russell.
- Historic achievement: First Indian bowler to take four wickets on IPL debut.
A Rising Star from Mohali
Born in Mohali, Punjab, Ashwani Kumar first gained attention in the Sher-e-Punjab T20 tournament. His ability to deliver under pressure, especially in death overs, made him a sought-after talent in domestic cricket.
- IPL 2025 Mega Auction: Mumbai Indians signed him for Rs 30 lakh.
- Punjab Kings (IPL 2024): He was part of the squad but didn’t get a chance to play.
- Domestic Career: Debuted in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (2022), played four matches, and took three wickets at an economy of 8.5.
- First-Class & List A Cricket: Represented Punjab in two First-Class matches and four List A games.
Mumbai Indians’ Playing XI Shuffle
- Satyanarayana Raju was replaced by Ashwani Kumar in the MI playing XI.
- Former MI captain Rohit Sharma was benched as an Impact Substitute.
- Vignesh Puthur made his IPL debut and is expected to be replaced by Rohit during the chase.
- KKR brought back Sunil Narine, replacing Moeen Ali, after he missed the last game due to illness.
A Game-Changing Performance
Ashwani Kumar’s spell played a crucial role in MI’s bowling attack, giving them a solid advantage against KKR. His ability to handle pressure and deliver match-winning performances marks him as a future star in Indian cricket.
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What’s Next for Ashwani Kumar?
With his historic IPL debut, all eyes will be on the young pacer to see if he can maintain this momentum throughout the tournament. Will he become MI’s go-to bowler in the death overs? Fans will be eagerly waiting for his next match!
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