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Harmeet Singh: USA's spin-bowling match-winner and T20 World Cup pioneer

Harmeet Singh Baddhan (born Sep 7, 1992, Mumbai) is a left-handed batting, left-arm orthodox bowling all-rounder, known for representing the USA National Team, Seattle Orcas (MLC), India U-19 (2012 WC winners), Mumbai, and Rajasthan Royals (IPL), showcasing early promise in India before moving to the US, becoming a key player in MLC, and making his T20I debut for the USA in 2024, notably with a quickfire 38 vs South Africa in the 2024 T20 WC. 

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Full Name
Harmeet Singh Baddhan
Place Of Birth
Mumbai, India
Born
September 07, 1992
Batting Style
Left-Handed
Bowling Style
Slow Left arm Orthodox
Role
Allrounder
Hobbies
Travelling, Working out
Country
United States
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
United States of America vs Netherlands · 21st Match, Group A T20I February 13, 2026 1 2 0 0 50.00
Pakistan vs United States of America · 12th Match, Group A T20I February 10, 2026 6 5 1 0 120.00
India vs United States of America · 3rd Match, Group A T20I February 7, 2026 0 1 0 0 0.00
New Zealand vs United States of America · Match 14 T20 February 5, 2026 14 9 2 0 155.56
United States of America vs India A · Match 2 T20 February 2, 2026 25 9 2 2 277.78
Sharjah Warriorz vs Desert Vipers · Match 28 T20 December 26, 2025 11 8 1 0 137.50

Matches

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Namibia Namibia
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Harmeet Singh’s Bio

Harmeet Singh was spotted at Shivaji Park and has attracted instant praise from coaches and players alike. Harmeet was coached by the likes of Padmakar Shivalkar, and Praveen Amre. Delivering with a still head, equipped with a loopy delivery, and strapped with a big
heart to flight the ball, Harmeet’s unique bowling style has impressed onlookers. By the age of 19, Harmeet had already featured in two Under-19 World Cups. In his first attempt in 2010, he proved too expensive for the team management to retain him regularly. Following
the 2013 IPL spot-fixing scandal, a bookie claimed he had attempted to involve Harmeet, but failed to reach an agreement as the player was too young. Though the BCCI subsequently investigated Harmeet, he was cleared of any misconduct. Harmeet later relocated to the USA and earned selection for their 2024 T20 World Cup squad.

Teams Represented (major)

  • International: United States of America (USA)
  • Franchise/Domestic: Seattle Orcas (MLC), Mumbai, Rajasthan Royals (IPL), Tripura, India U-19, West Zone, Rest of India, Rangpur Riders, Sharjah Warriors, Sudur Paschim Royals. 

International Debuts For The Usa

  • T20I Debut: April 7, 2024, against Canada at the Prairie View Cricket Complex.
  • ODI Debut: August 13, 2024, against Canada at The Hague. 
  • Recent ODI Match: November 3, 2025, against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Key Records & Performances

  • U-19 World Cup (2012): Instrumental in India's victory with an economy rate of 3.02.
  • 2024 T20 World Cup: Scored a crucial 38 off 22 balls against South Africa in the Super 8 stage.
  • MLC: Known as a control artist and key bowler for the Orcas. 

IPL Career Summary

IPL Debut & Teams:

  • Debut: April 18, 2009, for Deccan Chargers against Kolkata Knight Riders in Cape Town.
  • Teams: Deccan Chargers, Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings). 

IPL Career Statistics (2009-2013):

  • Matches Played: 27
  • Batting:
    • Innings: 6
    • Runs: 18
    • Highest Score: 14
    • Strike Rate: 150.00
    • Fours: 3
  • Bowling:
    • Innings: 27
    • Wickets: 26
    • Best Figures: 3/24 (vs Pune Warriors India)
    • Economy Rate: 7.96 

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