Himmat Singh’s Stunning 85* Propels Delhi to Victory: Full Match Highlights, Records & Reactions

Lucknow Super Giants batter Himmat Singh rocketed to the top of social-media timelines on Sunday night after launching Kartik Tyagi for a 94-metre six that sailed into the second tier at Eden Gardens, sealing LSG’s nail-biting win over Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 38 of IPL 2026. Within minutes, the clip shared by the tournament’s official handle had crossed a million views, with fans hailing the Delhi right-hander as “the next finisher in Indian cricket.” Singh’s latest cameo under pressure is the culmination of a patient domestic grind. The 29-year-old debuted for Delhi in 2014 and captained the side in the 2023-24 Ranji Trophy season, earning a reputation for calm middle-order rescues. His strike-rotation skills and clean hitting against pace persuaded Lucknow to snap him up for his base price of ₹30 lakh at the 2025 mega auction, a move that flew under the radar at the time. After spending most of last year on the bench, Singh grabbed his chance when regular No. 5 Marcus Stoinis sustained a side strain. Since stepping in, he has stitched two unbeaten partnerships that turned likely defeats into victories, lifting LSG into the top four. Analysts have highlighted his improved range against spin—particularly the quick shuffle that lets him clear mid-wicket and extra-cover with equal ease—as the key difference this season. Beyond the numbers, Singh’s story resonates with India’s vast pool of domestic stalwarts waiting for an IPL breakthrough. Coaches at the National Cricket Academy recall his extra sessions against the bowling machine until late evening, determined to add the power game expected in T20 cricket. That commitment is now paying dividends on the biggest stage. Selectors, meanwhile, will have noted Singh’s temperament. With India set to experiment ahead of the 2027 T20 World Cup cycle, a versatile middle-order option who can finish innings or rebuild after early wickets is suddenly in vogue. If he strings together a few more knocks like Sunday’s, a maiden India cap may not be far away. For Lucknow fans, though, the focus is immediate: maintaining momentum in a congested points table. As the hashtag #HimmatHai remains among the day’s top trends, the Super Giants know they have unearthed a crowd-puller whose fearless batting could yet script the franchise’s maiden title run.