Who is Harmeet Singh, Former India U19 Player Who Helped USA Win Against Nepal?

Match summary: Harmeet Singh’s match-turning performance

Batting first, USA posted 262/6. Opener Smit Patel provided a solid foundation with a measured 75 off 100 balls. After a slump from 143/2 to 171/5, late contributions from Milind Kumar and Harmeet Singh revived the innings. Milind finished unbeaten on 70 from 50 balls, while Harmeet closed with a quick 16 off 6, including two sixes.

In reply, USA struck early when debutant Rushil Ugarkar dismissed Kushal Bhurtel for a duck. Harmeet Singh then produced a devastating spell of left-arm spin, finishing with 6-27 as Nepal were bowled out for 156 in 39.1 overs. The result was a comprehensive victory for the USA.

Career-best figures and professional milestones

Harmeet’s 6-7 in this ODI is his best performance in professional cricket and marks his maiden five-wicket haul in the 50-over international format. It surpasses his previous bests in international and domestic cricket, and underlines his importance to the USA attack.

From India U19 to international cricket

Born in Mumbai, Harmeet Singh was a promising left-arm spinner in India’s youth system. He featured across India U19 setups and played in two Under-19 World Cups. In the 2012 U19 World Cup — the edition India won — Harmeet played a useful role, taking wickets while maintaining a tight economy rate. Those performances established him as one of India’s notable young spin prospects at the time.

Domestic career in India

Harmeet represented Mumbai at junior levels and made a noteworthy first-class debut, taking multiple wickets in his first match. He continued to play domestic cricket in India across seasons, representing Mumbai until the mid-2010s before turning out for teams such as Jammu & Kashmir and Tripura in later years. He also had a brief IPL appearance in 2013 for Rajasthan Royals.

Move to the USA and international resurgence

After relocating to the United States, Harmeet resumed his international career representing USA. He was part of the USA setup in global T20 events and became an integral bowler in both ODIs and T20Is. His international figures across formats reflect consistent wicket-taking ability and disciplined bowling, culminating in the match-winning 6-27 against Nepal.

Legacy and significance of the performance

This spell is a reminder that many players who come through India’s strong youth system go on to influence international cricket in different countries. Harmeet Singh’s journey — from India U19 promise to match-winner for the USA — highlights adaptability, persistence and the widening global footprint of cricketing talent.

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