NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians’ young left-arm pacer Ashwani Kumar made an unforgettable IPL debut against Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday, delivering a record-breaking performance at the Wankhede Stadium. Kumar’s sensational 4 for 24 helped MI bundle out KKR for just 116 in 16.2 overs — the lowest total in this IPL season.
The 23-year-old from a town called Jhanjeri, near Chandigarh, became the first Indian to take four wickets on an IPL debut, etching his name in the history books. He joins an elite list of bowlers with standout performances on their first IPL outing, including Alzarri Joseph (6/12) and Andrew Tye (5/17).
