Mumbai Indians' Ashwani Kumar had an incredible IPL debut, taking 4 for 24 against Kolkata Knight Riders, the best by an Indian on IPL debut. His efforts helped restrict KKR to the lowest total of this IPL season. The 23-year-old's outstanding performance, combined with Deepak Chahar's contribution, highlights his promising future.
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