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Nitish Kumar Reddy

Born: May 26, 2003
Batting: Right Handed Bat
Bowling: right-arm medium fast
From: Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

Batting career

Career totals by format

Batting career statistics
Format	M	Runs	Avg	SR	HS
Test	10	396	26.4	57.31	114
ODI	8	109	27.25	94.78	53
T20I	13	224	32	170.99	74
First-class	29	1,131	25.13	56.95	159
List A	26	586	36.63	98.99	60*
T20	11	239	21.73	104.37	45
IPL	43	787	29.15	145.47	76

Bowling career

Career totals by format

Bowling career statistics
Format	M	Wkts	Econ	Overs	Best
Test	10	8	4.26	86.0	2/32
ODI	8	3	7.41	37.0	2/31
T20I	13	14	10	40.0	3/24
First-class	29	62	3.29	548.1	5/53
List A	26	20	5.83	140.2	3/23
T20	11	8	8.45	25.2	3/17
IPL	43	13	10.65	54.1	1/12

Recent performances

T20 match form

1 Nov 2026India vs New ZealandT20I · Seddon Park, Hamilton

Batting: 22 (17) • 2×4, 1×6
Bowling: 1/19 (2.0 ov)

30 Oct 2026India vs New ZealandT20I · Eden Park, Auckland

Batting: 21 (10) • 0×4, 2×6
Bowling: 1/64 (4.0 ov)

27 Oct 2026India vs New ZealandT20I · Sky Stadium, Wellington

Batting: —
Bowling: 1/38 (4.0 ov)

24 Oct 2026India vs New ZealandT20I · Hagley Oval, Christchurch

Batting: 26* (13) • 1×4, 1×6
Bowling: 1/31 (3.0 ov)

22 Oct 2026India vs New ZealandT20I · Hagley Oval, Christchurch

Batting: 2* (3)
Bowling: 0/40 (4.0 ov)

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14 Oct 2026India vs West IndiesT20I · Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad

Batting: 41 (20) • 1×4, 4×6
Bowling: 0/39 (3.0 ov)

11 Oct 2026India vs West IndiesT20I · Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore

Batting: 21 (14) • 3×4, 0×6
Bowling: 1/19 (2.0 ov)

17 Sep 2026India vs AfghanistanT20I · Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

Batting: 1 (4)
Bowling: 3/25 (4.0 ov)

15 Sep 2026India vs AfghanistanT20I · Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

Batting: —
Bowling: 3/24 (3.0 ov)

13 Sep 2026India vs AfghanistanT20I · Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

Batting: —
Bowling: 0/30 (2.0 ov)

About Nitish Kumar Reddy

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In a country long in search of a genuine seam-bowling all-rounder, Nitish Kumar Reddy is fast emerging as the answer. Tall, athletic, and supremely confident, Reddy brings a rare balance to any side he plays for — with the ability to bat in the top order and deliver quality overs of medium-fast seam bowling. From Vizag Prodigy to National Prospect Hailing from Visakhapatnam , Reddy’s journey began early. He picked up a cricket bat at the age of five and quickly made a mark at the junior level in Andhra Pradesh . His all-round potential was first identified by former India selector MSK Prasad , who saw something special in Reddy during U12 and U14 state-level tournaments. Prasad’s guidance led Reddy to train at the Andhra Cricket Academy in Kadapa , and it didn’t take long for the youngster to explode onto the national radar. His breakout came in the 2016–17 Vijay Merchant Trophy , where he smashed a stunning 441 runs off 345 balls against Nagaland — one of the most eye-catching performances at that level. With the ball, he was just as lethal, picking up 26 wickets in the tournament and being named the Best Cricketer in the U16 category . IPL Breakthrough with Sunrisers Hyderabad Reddy’s hard work and potential paid off when he was picked up by Sunrisers Hyderabad for his base price in the 2023 IPL auction . Though he featured in just two games in his debut season, the franchise kept faith — and it was rewarded handsomely the following year. In IPL 2024 , Reddy showed flashes of brilliance with both bat and ball. Batting in the middle order, he struck two half-centuries at a strike rate of 142 , showcasing his power and maturity. He also chipped in with three crucial wickets , further underlining his value as a dual-threat player. International Impact: Making a Mark Across Formats His strong IPL performances quickly earned him a place in the Indian T20I squad , and Reddy didn’t take long to impress. On his debut series against Bangladesh , he scored a commanding 74 , dismantling spinners Rishad Hossain and Mehidy Hasan with ease — quickly gaining a reputation as a spin-basher . That fearless approach earned him a fast-track into the Test squad , and he made his debut at the challenging Optus Stadium in Perth . On a pitch offering pace and bounce, Reddy rose to the occasion — scoring runs in both innings and claiming the key wicket of Mitchell Marsh . His fearless, all-action style of play won praise from former cricketers and commentators alike, many of whom see in him the promise of a long-term all-format player for India. The Road Ahead At just 21, Nitish Kumar Reddy has already ticked several boxes — junior cricket prodigy, IPL performer, international match-winner. His ability to deliver with bat and ball across conditions makes him a rare and exciting commodity in Indian cricket. As India looks to build a well-rounded squad for the next phase of international cricket, Reddy’s rise couldn’t be more timely. If nurtured well, he could well be the all-rounder Indian cricket has long waited for.

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