Himmat Singh: Rising Star Making Waves in Indian Cricket 2025
Indian cricket has always had a knack for unearthing raw, uncut diamonds from its vast domestic circuit. One such name steadily making noise—and now finally turning heads—is Himmat Singh, the Delhi lad who’s proving that patience and perseverance still have a place in this fast-paced world of T20s and overnight fame.
🌟 A Journey from the Sidelines to the Spotlight
Himmat’s cricketing journey isn’t your typical “rags-to-riches” fairy tale, but rather a slow burn—marked by grit, grind, and a quiet determination. Born on November 8, 1996, in Delhi, he came up through the ranks the hard way: age-group cricket, domestic grinds, and some years of playing the waiting game. He debuted for Delhi’s senior team in 2017, but it wasn’t until the last couple of seasons that people started to sit up and take notice.
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🔥 The Ranji Trophy Breakout
2024 was a turning point. In a Ranji Trophy match that had Delhi in a spot of bother, Himmat anchored the innings with a gritty 194 against Uttarakhand. It wasn’t flashy—but it was clutch. He dug in when others couldn’t, proving he’s not just a flashy batter but one who can grind it out and lead from the front.
And that’s exactly what Delhi needed when he was named captain during the 2023–24 season, stepping in for Yash Dhull. Though the season had its ups and downs, Himmat’s leadership gave the side a much-needed spark of maturity.
💥 White-Ball Brilliance
If red-ball cricket showed his character, white-ball formats have highlighted his flair. In the 2023 Vijay Hazare Trophy, he smashed an unbeaten 132 off 100 balls against Chandigarh, rescuing Delhi from a tough spot and announcing himself as a middle-order dynamo.
In the inaugural Delhi Premier League (DPL), Himmat shined as the batting pillar for the East Delhi Riders. He scored 381 runs, including four fifties, and ended the season as the third-highest run-scorer—not bad for someone flying under the radar until now.
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🏏 IPL Dreams: Still in Motion
His domestic form didn’t go unnoticed. While he was picked by RCB in 2019, his IPL career never quite took off—until now. In the IPL 2025 auction, Lucknow Super Giants picked him up for ₹30 lakh. It’s not a headline-making deal, but it’s a big step forward. The IPL is where reputations are made, and Himmat might just be primed for that breakout season.
🤔 What’s Next?
Even though he was replaced as Delhi’s Ranji captain in late 2024 by Ayush Badoni, that doesn’t take away from the progress Himmat Singh has made. If anything, it might just relieve some pressure and let him focus fully on what he does best—score runs.
He summed it up best in a recent interview:
“I just need one big season to turn it all around.”
With a calm head, steady bat, and growing confidence, 2025 might just be that season.
🚀 Final Thoughts
In a cricketing landscape filled with loud performances and louder personalities, Himmat Singh is the quiet storm. He’s not here to dazzle you with flair—he’s here to build innings, hold teams together, and let his bat do the talking.
