In the ongoing group-stage clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) in IPL 2024, young Indian batter Nitish Kumar Reddy showcased his exceptional batting prowess, steering SRH to a formidable total with a memorable innings.

Nitish Kumar Reddy’s Entrance into the Game

Nitish Kumar Reddy, aged 20, emerged as the savior for SRH as he walked in to bat when the team was reeling at 35 for 2. Facing a challenging situation, Nitish Kumar Reddy displayed maturity beyond his years as he set about resurrecting SRH’s innings.

Although Nitish Kumar Reddy faced initial difficulties, scoring just 5 runs from his first 10 balls, he quickly adapted to the conditions and shifted gears. His aggressive approach turned the tide in SRH’s favor, with the young batter taking the attack to the RR bowlers.

Dominance Against RR Spinners

Nitish Kumar Reddy’s fearless batting against the spin duo of Yuzvendra Chahal and R Ashwin was the highlight of his innings. He dismantled their bowling, hitting Chahal for 21 runs in an over and dispatching Ashwin for consecutive sixes.

Milestones Achieved

During his explosive innings, Nitish Kumar Reddy surpassed his previous T20 best, reaching a score of 76 runs from just 42 deliveries. His innings comprised 3 boundaries and an impressive 8 sixes, propelling SRH to a commanding total of 201 for 3 in their allotted 20 overs.

Nitish Reddy this innings
First 10 balls: 5 runs (SR 50)
Next 20 balls: 45 runs (SR 225)

Most sixes by an SRH batter in an IPL innings:
8 D Warner vs KKR Hyderabad 2017
8 M Pandey vs RR Dubai 2020
8 H Klaasen vs KKR Kolkata 2024
8 T Head vs RCB Bengaluru 2024
8 Nitish Reddy vs RR Hyderabad 2024

Praise on Social Media

Following his brilliant performance, social media platforms were abuzz with praise for Nitish Kumar Reddy’s exceptional knock. Fans and cricket enthusiasts hailed his talent and potential, recognizing him as a future star of Indian cricket.

Nitish Reddy is growing with every innings. Really waiting to see him bowl. We might actually have another seam bowling all-rounder.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 2, 2024

Highest score by uncapped players for SRH

76*(42) – NITISH REDDY today
76(44) – Rahul Tripathi in 2022
75(50) – Abhishek Sharma in 2023#SRHvRR pic.twitter.com/kEqhK8IlJr

— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) May 2, 2024

Nitish Reddy is a serious talent man. What a find for SRH. Pace bowling all-rounder, which is a rarity in our country. pic.twitter.com/9js6XOgOAu

— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) May 2, 2024

MS Dhoni's highest IPL score after playing 226 innings – 74 🐢

Nitish Reddy's highest IPL score after playing 7 innings – 76 ✨ pic.twitter.com/yOkjiYuoQV

— Daksh (@82MCG_) May 2, 2024

20-Year Nitish Reddy in this IPL 2024:

– 6 innings.
– 219 runs.
– 54.75 average.
– 154.23 strike rate.
– 17 Sixes.
– 10 fours.
– 8 Sixes in an innings.

Really impressive by this 20-year old young talented man – He has really bright future, He is future star. ⭐ pic.twitter.com/DU9OqpEuCP

— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) May 2, 2024

Nitish Reddy – A special player.✨
Future All-rounder for India.🇮🇳🙌🏻 pic.twitter.com/bXNF2mBb34

— Love 👻 (@Love_hunyaarr) May 2, 2024

This was some knock from Nitish Reddy. Batted with so much ease. pic.twitter.com/3Gq6bIgheh

— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) May 2, 2024

My man Nitish reddy andaru fail avthuna prathisari rise avuthadu.. pic.twitter.com/0mjnXJu6V2

— Master (@arunkalyan5) May 2, 2024

Nitish reddy my boyyy 😘 pic.twitter.com/PjEU6GE5aM

— R R (@RacchaRidhvik) May 2, 2024