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Who is Harjas Singh? India-origin Australia player who smashed a cricketing miracle

Soumyajit Dutta

Harjas Singh played a memorable 314-run knock [Source: @shakkrpara/X.com]Harjas Singh played a memorable 314-run knock [Source: @shakkrpara/X.com]

In the records of cricket, some feats are so monumental they seem almost mythical. A triple century in a fifty-over game falls squarely in that category. On October 4, 2025, that myth became a stunning reality, authored by a 20-year-old Australian batter with roots firmly planted in the soil of Chandigarh. 

Harjas Singh, playing for Western Suburbs, unleashed a whirlwind 314 runs off a mere 141 balls, etching his name into history as the third cricketer to score a limited-overs triple hundred in grade cricket. He also made the highest individual limited-overs score in any Australian premier cricket competition.

Harjas creates history to join elite list of Aussie cricketers

The batter’s incredible knock, studded with a jaw-dropping 35 sixes at Sydney's Pattern Park, sent shockwaves through the global cricketing community. In a single innings, he announced his arrival not just as a promising talent, but as a potential generational power-hitter. 

With this innings, Harjas joined an elite list, becoming only the third cricketer after legends Phil Jaques and Victor Trumper to register a triple century in New South Wales Premier first-grade cricket, but he stands alone for achieving it in the one-day format.

From Chandigarh to Sydney: The making of a prodigy

Harjas Singh's story is one of cross-continental dreams. He was born and raised in Sydney, Australia, but his cricketing spirit is infused with a distinct Indian heartbeat. 

Harjas' parents, originally from Chandigarh, migrated to Sydney in the year 2000, carrying with them their lives and aspirations. It was in the sporting nurseries of Australia that their son's extraordinary talent began to blossom, nurtured by a family that understood the passion of the game.

While he has risen through the Australian system, his connection to his heritage was spotlighted on one of the biggest stages for a young cricketer. In the 2024 U-19 World Cup final in South Africa, it was Harjas who played a pivotal, steadying hand for Australia against India. 

Harjas' composed 55 runs from 64 balls under pressure was a crucial contribution in securing the title for his team, a performance that first made the wider Indian audience take note of the young batter with a familiar Punjabi surname.

A breakthrough born from self-reflection

This record-shattering innings, however, comes after a period of struggle. Harjas himself admitted that over the previous two seasons, he was unable to meet his own expectations, a period where he was distracted by factors "outside his own game." 

The historic knock is likely the key that will unlock the next level of his career. Having watched his teammates like Sam Konstas, Hugh Weibgen, and Oliver Peake graduate to state and national honours, Harjas has now issued an irresistible statement.