Updated On: 01 April, 2025 07:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ashwani Kumar became the first Indian to scalp four wickets on a debut in the league's history. Following his impressive show with the ball, Kolkata's innings was wrapped up for just 116 runs in 16.2 overs

Mumbai Indians` captain Hardik Pandya (R) speaks with his teammate Ashwani Kumar during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Pic/AFP
After securing the IPL 2025 win against Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians' skipper Hardik Pandya hailed the franchise's scouting team for finding a talent like Ashwani Kumar.
"This wicket just offered a bit more and we thought Ashwani can come in and bowl the way he bowled. First of all, it's all because of the scouts. All MI scouts have gone all the places and picked these young kids," Pandya said after the team's first win of the IPL 2025.