First Cricketer to Take Wicket on IPL Debut: Ishant Sharma's Historic Achievement Rahul Dravid, the legendary Indian batsman, became the first player to be dismissed on the very first ball of an IPL match when he was bowled by Ishant Sharma during the 2008 tournament. This historic moment occurred in the inaugural season of the Indian Premier League, which was held in 2008. Dravid, then captaining the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), faced Sharma, who was playing for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). The dismissal marked a significant milestone in IPL history, as Sharma became the first bowler to achieve this feat. The match in question was between KKR and RCB, and Sharma’s performance was nothing short of extraordinary. He dismissed Dravid on the first ball of the innings, a moment that would be remembered for years. Dravid, known for his batting prowess, was caught off the first delivery bowled by Sharma, which was a rare occurrence. This incident not only highlighted Sharma’s skill but also set a precedent for future IPL players. In 2026, the record was matched by Gurjapnit Singh, who took the wicket of Akshar Patel on his IPL debut. Patel, a Delhi Capitals player, was dismissed by Singh in the first over of the match. This achievement made Singh the 11th bowler to accomplish this feat in IPL history. The list of such players includes names like Ishant Sharma, Wilkin Mota, S. Vidyut, Ravi Teja, Shane Harwood, Amit Singh, Charl Langeveldt, Kevin Petersen, Ali Murtaza, TP Sudhindra, Adam Gilchrist, Hanuma Vihari, Alzarri Joseph, Devdutt Padikkal, Mathew Pather, Ashwini Kumar, and Gurjapnit Singh. Ishant Sharma’s achievement in 2008 was a defining moment for his career. He was signed by KKR for a then-record price of 3.81 crore rupees.#kolkata_knight_riders #rahul_dravid #royal_challengers_bangalore #ipl #ishant_sharma
