We spoke to 20-year-old cricketer Harjas Singh about what sparked his phenomenal performance on the pitch during the pandemic. He bashed an unbelievable 314 not out in only 141 balls in a recent Sydney grade cricket match. This incredible achievement breaks the record for the highest limited-overs score in Sydney grade cricket history. To do so cements Singh’s position as the third highest scorer in the history of Sydney first grade cricket.
Singh produced a sensational display in what was a losing cause for his Western Suburbs club side against Sydney. He played a major role in his team’s overall mammoth of 483 for 5 in their allotted 50 overs. His aggressive strokeplay featured an incredible 35 maximums and 14 boundaries, demonstrating his talent for destroying the opposition bowlers.
Singh brought up his century with 15 overs left in the innings, completing the milestone in a rapid 74 balls. After quietly reaching his hundred, he switched into overdrive, scoring at an otherworldly rate. He scored 214 runs off only 67 balls, completely proving his place as one of the greatest hitters.
In his reaction of the cup match, Singh mentioned how happy he was with his play.
“That’s the cleanest ball striking I’ve ever witnessed from myself, for sure,” – Harjas Singh
Further, he pointed to his off-season training centered on becoming a more powerful power hitter as the major reason for his success.
“It’s something I’m quite proud of because I’ve worked in the off-season quite a bit on my power hitting, and for it to come off today was quite special,” – Harjas Singh
This remarkable achievement places Singh’s score above historical records held by legendary cricketers, including Victor Trumper’s 335, set in 1903, and Phil Jaques’ 321 from 2007. His performance has ignited a lot of debate as to what that means for his future in professional cricket.
Singh is no stranger to awards and honors. He was the leading batsman in the Australian side that won the Under-19 World Cup in late February 2024, making 55 runs in the final against India. Even with his success this month, Singh is still yet to receive a rookie contract with state side New South Wales.
His teammates are Mahli Beardman, Oliver Peake, Harry Dixon and Tom Straker. They’ve all already proven their class in Australian A and One Day International teams, which only adds to the depth of talent that has surrounded Singh at Western Suburbs.
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