Ashwani Kumar Shines on IPL Debut: Takes 4/24 as Mumbai Indians Crush KKR

Ashwani Kumar made a brilliant IPL debut for Mumbai Indians on March 31, 2025, against KKR. The 23-year-old left-arm pacer from Jhanjeri, Mohali, took 4/24 in three overs, restricting KKR to 116. MI chased the target comfortably, winning by eight wickets. His figures are the best by an Indian on IPL debut, marking him as a rising star. Nervous before the match, he skipped lunch, eating only a banana, but followed Hardik Pandya’s advice to stay calm and bowl naturally.