Harmeet Singh is an Indian-born cricketer who now plays for the United States. His full name is Harmeet Singh Baddhan. He was born on September 7, 1992, in Mumbai. He played for India at Under-19 level, for Mumbai and Tripura in Indian domestic cricket, and for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL. He moved to Seattle in 2021 and has played for the USA since 2024. In February 2026 he took 4 for 21 against the Netherlands at the T20 World Cup and was named Player of the Match.
Harmeet Singh is mainly a bowler. He bowls slow left-arm orthodox spin and bats left-handed, and he can score useful runs in the lower order.
He was part of India's squad at the 2012 ICC Under-19 World Cup. In Indian domestic cricket he played for Mumbai and later Tripura. In the 2018–19 Vijay Hazare Trophy he was Tripura's leading wicket-taker, with 13 wickets in eight matches. He was in the Rajasthan Royals squad for IPL 2013.
In 2013 a bookie accused him of spot-fixing while he was with Rajasthan Royals. He was later cleared by the police and by the BCCI disciplinary committee.
Move to the USA
Harmeet Singh moved to Seattle in August 2021. He said he was frustrated with selection in Indian cricket. In the USA he became the first overall pick in the Major League Cricket draft, chosen by the Seattle Orcas. He qualified to play for the USA on residency and made his T20I debut against Canada in April 2024. He was part of the USA squad at the 2024 T20 World Cup.
Harmeet Singh at the 2026 T20 World Cup
Harmeet Singh was named in the USA's 15-man squad for the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, announced on 30 January 2026. Monank Patel was captain. The tournament was held in India and Sri Lanka, and the USA opened against India at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, his home city, on 7 February. India won that match by 29 runs.
On 13 February 2026 in Chennai, Harmeet Singh took 4 for 21 against the Netherlands. The USA made 196 for 6 and bowled the Netherlands out for 103 to win by 93 runs. It was the USA's first win of the tournament and their first T20I win over the Netherlands. Harmeet Singh was named Player of the Match.
Harmeet Singh Date of Birth: September 7, 1992
Harmeet Singh Place of Birth: Mumbai
Harmeet Singh Country: United States (formerly India Under-19)
Harmeet Singh Playing Role: Bowler (left-arm spinner)
Harmeet Singh Batting Style: Left-hand bat
Harmeet Singh Bowling Style: Slow left-arm orthodox
Harmeet Singh Teams Represented: United States, India Under-19s, Mumbai, Tripura, Rajasthan Royals, Seattle Orcas
Frequently asked questions
Who is Harmeet Singh?
Harmeet Singh is an Indian-born cricketer who now plays for the United States. He is a slow left-arm orthodox spinner who bats left-handed.
Which country does Harmeet Singh play for?
He plays for the United States. He earlier played for India at Under-19 level and for Mumbai and Tripura in Indian domestic cricket.
What is Harmeet Singh's date of birth?
Harmeet Singh was born on September 7, 1992, in Mumbai.
What is Harmeet Singh's full name?
His full name is Harmeet Singh Baddhan.
Which IPL team did Harmeet Singh play for?
He was in the Rajasthan Royals squad for IPL 2013.
Did Harmeet Singh play in the Under-19 World Cup?
Yes. He was part of India's squad at the 2012 ICC Under-19 World Cup.
When did Harmeet Singh move to the USA?
He moved to Seattle in August 2021. He made his T20I debut for the USA against Canada in April 2024.
Which Major League Cricket team does Harmeet Singh play for?
He plays for the Seattle Orcas, who made him the first overall pick in the Major League Cricket draft.
Was Harmeet Singh in the USA squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup?
Yes. He was named in the USA's 15-man squad, announced on 30 January 2026, with Monank Patel as captain.
How did Harmeet Singh do against the Netherlands at the 2026 T20 World Cup?
He took 4 for 21 in Chennai on 13 February 2026 as the USA won by 93 runs. He was named Player of the Match.
