Nitish Kumar Reddy is an emerging talent in Indian cricket, making waves with his impressive performances on the international stage. Born and raised in Hyderabad, Telangana, Reddy has shown immense promise as a young cricketer. He has garnered attention for his aggressive batting style and ability to perform under pressure, earning him a place in the national team.
Currently residing in Hyderabad, Reddy honed his skills at local cricket academies before breaking into the professional circuit. His dedication and hard work have led him to represent India in various age-group tournaments, eventually culminating in his selection for the senior national team.
Nitish Kumar Reddy Sets New Milestone in Second Match with Explosive Fifty
In a remarkable display of talent, Indian cricketer Nitish Kumar Reddy made headlines during the second T20I match against Bangladesh held in Delhi. After a shaky start for the top order, Reddy joined forces with Rinku Singh to stabilize the Indian innings, forming a partnership of over 100 runs. Nitish showcased his aggressive batting style, completing his half-century in just 27 balls and setting a new record. He initially scored 13 runs off his first 13 balls before shifting gears to amass 37 runs from the next 14 deliveries, ultimately hitting four sixes and three fours to mark his first fifty in T20I cricket during just his second match.
With this impressive performance, Nitish Kumar Reddy became the fourth youngest player to score a fifty for India. The record for the youngest Indian to achieve this feat belongs to Rohit Sharma, who did so at the age of 20 years and 143 days. Following him are Tilak Varma and Rishabh Pant. Here’s a look at the youngest players to score a fifty for India in T20Is: (Nitish Kumar Reddy)
- 20 years 143 days – Rohit Sharma
- 20 years 271 days – Tilak Varma
- 21 years 38 days – Rishabh Pant
- 21 years 136 days – Nitish Kumar Reddy*
Nitish scored a commendable 74 runs off 34 balls, impressively gathering 53 runs against spin bowlers. This performance places him among the top five Indian batsmen for the most runs scored against spin in a single T20I innings:
- 65 runs – Abhishek Sharma vs Zimbabwe, Harare, 2024
- 57 runs – Yuvraj Singh vs Pakistan, Ahmedabad, 2012
- 55 runs – Ruturaj Gaikwad vs Australia, Guwahati, 2023
- 54 runs – Virat Kohli vs Afghanistan, Dubai, 2022
- 53 runs – Nitish Kumar Reddy vs Bangladesh, Delhi, 2024
Nitish Kumar Reddy’s explosive performance not only highlights his potential but also places him firmly on the map as a rising star in Indian cricket. With his roots in Hyderabad and a promising future ahead, Reddy is a player to watch in the coming years
