Fans call Nitish Reddy find of the season after game-changing knock against Rajasthan

IPL 2024: SRH vs RR: Nitish Kumar Reddy scored 76 runs from just 42 deliveries.

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Fans call Nitish Reddy find of the season after game-changing knock against Rajasthan

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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.

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