One of the standout moments in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season was the exceptional performance by Nitish Kumar Reddy. His blistering knock for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Punjab Kings showcased his talent and potential in the cricketing world.

Reddy’s Heroics

In the thrilling encounter between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings, Reddy’s innings played a crucial role in determining the match’s outcome. With Sunrisers facing a top-order collapse, Reddy’s innings provided the much-needed stability to the team’s batting lineup.

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With Arshdeep Singh and Sam Curran running riot in Mullanpur, former champions Sunrisers Hyderabad suffered a top-order collapse as the visitors lost half of their side for 100 runs inside the first 10 overs. Amidst the challenging conditions, Nitish Kumar Reddy showcased his composure and skill with the bat. His mature innings prevented the Sunrisers from facing a batting collapse and helped them post a competitive total against the Punjab Kings.

Stellar Batting Performance

Nitish Kumar Reddy’s batting prowess was on full display as he smashed a career-best score of 64 runs off just 37 balls. His aggressive yet calculated approach resulted in five sixes and four fours. While Reddy did the heavy lifting, cameos from Abdul Samad (25) and unbeaten Shahbaz Ahmed (14) powered the 2016 winners to an impressive total of 182-9 against the Punjab Kings.

Reddy’s Background and Cricket Career

Born on May 26, 2003, Nitish Kumar Reddy made his IPL debut in the 2023 season and has since been recognized as a promising talent in Indian cricket. He has represented various teams and has showcased his all-round abilities on the field.

All-rounder Reddy picked a five-wicket haul in his second first-class against Mumbai during the Ranji Trophy. Reddy has batted for Andhra as an opener. He opened the innings for India Green in the Under-19 Challenger Trophy in the 2018-19 season.

Reddy was signed by Sunrisers Hyderabad at his base price of INR 20 lakh at the auction before the 2023 season. Reddy gifted his family a car following his first season in the IPL. Batting icon Virat Kohli is Reddy’s idol. The 20-year-old notched up a brilliant half-century in his List-A debut match.