USA all-rounder Harmeet Singh burst into the limelight on Wednesday, as he came ever-so-close to taking USA over the finish line against South Africa in the Super 8 game at the T20 World Cup 2024.
The left-hander scored a blistering knock of 38 from just 22 balls, against South Africa in the USA's first-ever knockout game. Singh smacked two fours and three sixes, striking close to 173. The former India international eventually gave his wicket away to Kagiso Rabada, as the US lost the game by a slender margin of 18 runs.
Interestingly, Harmeet's name did the rounds of the news even in the build-up to the T20 World Cup 2024. Singh has an interesting history, and his cricketing journey spans thousands of miles, even beyond the United States.
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Who is Harmeet Singh?
Harmeet Singh was born on September 7, 1992, in Mumbai, India. His interest in cricket treads way back to his childhood days. Harmeet was considered as a prodigal talent, when he was spotted by the veteran Padmakar Shivalkar in Mumbai, as a nine-year-old.
He was regarded as the next left-arm spinner, after the likes of Bishan Singh Bedi. Harmeet represented Mumbai and Tripura in Ranji Trophy, while also representing India at not one, but two ICC U19 World Cups.
He was also coached by former batter, Praveen Amre. As life had it for Harmeet, he was reunited with coach Amre at Seattle Orcas in the Major League Cricket (MLC).
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What is Harmeet Singh's batting and bowling style?
Harmeet Singh is a complete left-handed cricketer. He bowls and bats with his left-hand, and is a genuine all-rounder. Starting his career as a specialist bowler, Singh has evolved his game by leaps and bounds.
Harmeet is a 'Slow Left Arm' bowler, and a left-hand, middle-order batter. Besides bowling tight lines and lengths, Singh can tonk the ball at will, as one would have seen his ball-striking abilities against South Africa.
Which T20 leagues has Harmeet Singh played in?
Harmeet Singh has plied his trade in T20 leagues both in India and the United States. Singh played in the Indian Premier League with the Rajasthan Royals in 2013.
After moving to the United States, he played both T10 and T20 formats. Harmeet represented the Atlanta Riders in US Masters T10 Tournament, and the Seattle Orcas at the Major League Cricket.
When did Harmeet Singh make his USA debut?
After initially dreaming of representing his home nation, India, Harmeet Singh moved to the United States to pursue his dream. The 31-year-old made his USA debut earlier this year, just ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024.
Harmeet represented USA for the first time in a T20 game against neighbours Canada, on April 07, 2024. The Indian-born was eventually included in USA's squad for the T20 World Cup 2024.
Harmeet has only represented the USA in the T20I format. He is yet to make his ODI debut for the States.
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How did Harmeet Singh perform on his USA T20I debut?
| Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy | Figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 21 | 0 | 7.00 | 0/21 |
What is Harmeet Singh's record for USA?
Bowling Stats
| Format | Matches | Innings | Wickets | Average | Strike Rate | Economy | Best Figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 10 | 9 | 9 | 23.33 | 21.1 | 6.63 | 4/18 |
Batting Stats
| Format | Matches | Innings | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | 4s/6s | High Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 10 | 6 | 129 | 43.00 | 179.16 | 7/10 | 38 |
