The Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow witnessed a thrilling showdown as the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) locked horns with the Gujarat Titans (GT) in the 26th match of IPL 2025. GT, sitting comfortably at the top of the points table with four wins in five games, faced a determined LSG, who, despite winning only two matches, aimed to harness their home advantage to climb the rankings.
Who is Himmat Singh? LSG’s Rising Star
Amidst the high-octane clash, all eyes were on Himmat Singh, the 28-year-old cricketing sensation from Delhi, who made his IPL debut for LSG. A right-handed batsman and a handy right-arm off-break bowler, Himmat has been a consistent performer for Delhi across formats. He made his List A debut in the 2015–16 Vijay Hazare Trophy and his first-class debut in the 2017–18 Ranji Trophy.
LSG secured Himmat’s services for a base price of INR 30 lakh during the 2025 IPL mega auction, bolstering their middle-order arsenal. While he warmed the benches for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in 2019, this season marks his long-awaited IPL debut. His domestic track record speaks volumes—he amassed 197 runs in eight innings at a blistering strike rate of 148 in the previous Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
As Himmat steps onto the grand stage of the world’s premier T20 league, he carries the hopes of proving his mettle and carving out a niche in the IPL arena.
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