In a thrilling match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings, 20-year-old cricketer Nitish Kumar Reddy stole the show by scoring his maiden fifty in T20 cricket. The young Andhra batter showcased his talent by smashing 64 runs off 37 balls, including five sixes.
Nitish Kumar Reddy, who hails from Andhra Pradesh, has been making waves in domestic cricket playing for Andhra. Despite having limited T20 experience with only eight matches under his belt, Nitish made a mark with his impressive performance against Punjab Kings. He was picked up by SRH for his base price of Rs 20 lakh in the IPL 2023 auction.
According to ESPNcricinfo, Nitish has a promising record in first-class and List A matches, with notable performances in both formats. He has scored 366 runs in seven Ranji Trophy matches for Andhra, including a century and a fifty. Having represented India B at the U19 level, Nitish has showcased his potential as a batting all-rounder.
Born on May 26, 2003, in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, Nitish Kumar Reddy is a right-hand bat with a right-arm medium-fast bowling style. With his recent stellar performance in the IPL, Nitish has caught the attention of cricket fans and pundits alike, establishing himself as a promising young talent to watch out for in the future.
