Tajinder Singh Dhillon is a 34‑year‑old Indian‑born Canadian all‑rounder who plays franchise cricket in the USA and Caribbean. He is a right‑handed batter and right‑arm off‑break bowler, known for his finishing ability in T20 leagues such as Major League Cricket (MLC) and the CPL.
Personal & Background
- Full Name: Tajinder Singh Dhillon
- Born: 25 May 1992, Dholpur, Rajasthan, India
- Nationality: Canadian (Indian‑born)
- Batting Style: Right‑handed
- Bowling Style: Right‑arm off‑break
- Role: All‑rounder
- Domestic Teams: Rajasthan (Ranji Trophy, Vijay Hazare, Syed Mushtaq Ali)
- Franchise Teams: Mumbai Indians (IPL 2018), Kings XI Punjab (IPL 2020), San Francisco Unicorns (MLC 2023–24), MI New York (MLC 2025–present), Antigua & Barbuda Falcons (CPL 2026)
Career Highlights
- First‑Class Debut: October 2017 for Rajasthan, scored maiden century (134) vs Jharkhand.
- IPL Stints: Bought by Mumbai Indians in the 2018 auction; later played for Kings XI Punjab in 2020.
- MLC Impact:
- June 2025: Scored 95 off 35 balls for MI New York vs Seattle Orcas, in a 158‑run stand with Nicholas Pooran.
- July 2026: Hit 66* off 27 balls vs Seattle Orcas, earning Player of the Match.
- CPL 2026: Scored 62 and 21 in early matches for Antigua & Barbuda Falcons.
Tajinder Singh Statistics
| Format | Matches | Runs | Bat Avg | Top Score | 100s/50s | Wickets | Best Bowling | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First‑Class | 11 | 515 | 32.18 | 134 | 1/0 | 11 | 2/38 | |
| List A | 16 | 296 | 22.76 | 60* | 0/2 | 11 | 3/45 | |
| T20s (overall) | 53 | 837 | 22.62 | 95 | 0/4 | 19 | 4/25 | |
| MLC (2023–26) | 29 | 345 | 17.25 | 95 | 0/2 | 2 | 1/7 | |
| CPL (2026) | 2 | 83 | 41.50 | 62 | 0/1 | – | – |
Style & Strengths
- Batting: Explosive lower‑order hitter, excels in finishing roles.
- Bowling: Useful off‑break option, occasional breakthroughs.
- Temperament: Aggressive, thrives in franchise cricket pressure situations.
- Utility: Flexible all‑rounder, adds depth to both batting and bowling units.
Conclusion
Tajinder Singh’s career reflects adaptability across domestic and franchise cricket. From his Ranji Trophy century to IPL stints and now starring in MLC and CPL, he has carved a niche as a reliable lower‑order finisher and part‑time off‑spinner. His standout innings in MLC 2025–26 underline his growing reputation in North American cricket.
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