Himmat Singh grabbed everyone's attention in DPL [Source: AFP]Himmat Singh grabbed everyone's attention during the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026, although not just for his batting. The Delhi batter produced one of the most unbelievable moments of the tournament after an accidental run-out forced the match between New Delhi Tigers and Outer Delhi Warriors into the season's first Super Over. The dramatic moment took place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium when Outer Delhi Warriors needed just one run from the final ball to chase down 156. Pratham Saluja pushed the ball towards mid-on and sprinted for the winning run. Himmat Singh, who was fielding, failed to collect the ball cleanly. In frustration, he appeared to kick the ball away. Surprisingly, the ball rolled straight onto the stumps, catching Saluja short of his crease. Even Himmat looked shocked before his teammates celebrated the incredible dismissal as the match ended in a tie.Who Is Himmat Singh?Himmat Singh is a well-known domestic cricketer from Delhi who has built a reputation as a dependable middle-order batter. Over the years, he has impressed with his ability to score important runs under pressure while leading from the front whenever required.So far, the Delhi star has represented his state in 69 T20s, 55 List A matches and 33 First-Class games. Across all three formats, he has accumulated 4,655 runs.It is important to note that Himmat Singh's performances in recent domestic tournaments have further strengthened his reputation. During 2024 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, he scored 197 runs in 8 innings at an impressive strike rate of 148.Furthermore, he enjoyed an outstanding campaign in DPL 2024 while captaining East Delhi Riders. He finished the tournament with 381 runs in 10 innings, ending behind only Priyansh Arya and Ayush Badoni in the run-scoring charts.Also Read: DPL’s Road To IPL- Players Who Can Use DPL 2026 To Seal IPL RetentionsHas Himmat Singh Played In The IPL?Yes, Himmat Singh has featured in the Indian Premier League. Initially, Royal Challengers Bengaluru signed him in 2019. However, he did not get an opportunity to play a match that season.Later, during the IPL 2025 auction, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) secured his services for his base price of ₹30 lakh. With Mitchell Marsh unavailable, Himmat received his IPL debut and made the most of his opportunities. In IPL 2026, scoring 92 runs in 5 innings at a strike rate of 133.33. Will LSG Retain Himmat Singh For IPL 2027 Season?Notably, Himmat has continued his impressive form in ongoing DPL 2026, scoring 89 runs in his three innings. Consequently, his recent performances have strengthened his case for retention ahead of the next IPL season.It is important to note that LSG endured a disappointing IPL 2026 campaign after finishing at the bottom of the points table. Therefore, the franchise could look to retain dependable Indian middle-order batters who can accelerate the innings. Although Himmat's IPL numbers are modest, he has shown enough promise to become a valuable asset. If given an extended run in the playing XI, the Delhi batter could develop into the X-factor that LSG have been searching for.Also Read: Australia Head Coach Cancels Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2027 Tour Match
