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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

Test match form

22 Nov 2025vs SA, SA vs IND 2025, #2Test

Batting: 0 (3b)
Bowling: —

22 Nov 2025vs SA, SA vs IND 2025, #2Test

Batting: 10 (18b)
Bowling: —

22 Nov 2025vs SA, SA vs IND 2025, #2Test

Batting: —
Bowling: 0/24 (4.0o)

22 Nov 2025vs SA, SA vs IND 2025, #2Test

Batting: —
Bowling: 0/25 (6.0o)

10 Oct 2025vs WI, WI vs IND 2025, #2Test

Batting: 43 (54b)
Bowling: —

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2 Oct 2025vs WI, WI vs IND 2025, #1Test

Batting: —
Bowling: 0/16 (4.0o)

2 Jan 2025vs AUS, BGT 2024-25, #5Test

Batting: —
Bowling: 2/32 (7.0o)

2 Jan 2025vs AUS, BGT 2024-25, #5Test

Batting: 4 (21b)
Bowling: —

2 Jan 2025vs AUS, BGT 2024-25, #5Test

Batting: —
Bowling: 0/10 (2.0o)

2 Jan 2025vs AUS, BGT 2024-25, #5Test

Batting: 0 (1b)
Bowling: —

25 Dec 2024vs AUS, BGT 2024-25, #4Test

Batting: 114 (189b)
Bowling: —

25 Dec 2024vs AUS, BGT 2024-25, #4Test

Batting: —
Bowling: 0/21 (7.0o)

25 Dec 2024vs AUS, BGT 2024-25, #4Test

Batting: —
Bowling: 0/4 (1.0o)

25 Dec 2024vs AUS, BGT 2024-25, #4Test

Batting: 1 (5b)
Bowling: —

14 Dec 2024vs AUS, BGT 2024-25, #3Test

Batting: —
Bowling: 1/65 (13.0o)

14 Dec 2024vs AUS, BGT 2024-25, #3Test

Batting: 16 (61b)
Bowling: —

6 Dec 2024vs AUS, BGT 2024-25, #2Test

Batting: 42 (47b)
Bowling: —

6 Dec 2024vs AUS, BGT 2024-25, #2Test

Batting: —
Bowling: 1/25 (6.0o)

6 Dec 2024vs AUS, BGT 2024-25, #2Test

Batting: 42 (54b)
Bowling: —

6 Dec 2024vs AUS, BGT 2024-25, #2Test

Batting: —
Bowling: 0/8 (1.0o)

22 Nov 2024vs AUS, BGT 2024-25, #1Test

Batting: 38* (27b)
Bowling: —

22 Nov 2024vs AUS, BGT 2024-25, #1Test

Batting: 41 (59b)
Bowling: —

22 Nov 2024vs AUS, BGT 2024-25, #1Test

Batting: —
Bowling: 1/21 (4.0o)

22 Nov 2024vs AUS, BGT 2024-25, #1Test

Batting: —
Bowling: 0/4 (3.0o)

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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