Nitish Kumar Reddy

Personal Information

NameNitish Kumar Reddy
NationalityindIndia
PositionAll Rounder
Batting StyleRight hand Bat
Bowling StyleRight arm Medium fast
Playing RoleAll Rounder
IPL TeamSunrisers Hyderabad
Marriage StatusUnmarried
International DebutIndia (2024—present)
T20i International DebutIndia vs Bangladesh at Gwalior - October 06, 2024
Born atVisakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Current TeamSRH, India National Cricket Team
BirthdayMay 26, 2003
Age21

Career Information

Rising Star: Nitish Kumar Reddy’s Cricketing Journey

Kaki Nitish Kumar Reddy is a talented Indian cricketer currently representing Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He was acquired by the team during the 2023 IPL auction for ₹20 lakh, showcasing his potential to contribute to the squad. Nitish made his international debut in T20 cricket on October 6, 2024, marking an exciting new chapter in his cricketing journey.

Cricket Career & Stats:

  • Test Matches: Debuting in November 2024 against Australia, Nitish has played 5 Tests, scoring 298 runs at an average of 37.25, including a remarkable 114-run century.
  • T20I Matches: Since his T20I debut in October 2024, he has featured in 3 matches, amassing 90 runs with an impressive average of 45. His standout performance includes a rapid 74-run innings against Bangladesh.
  • IPL Career: Nitish joined Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2023 for ₹20 lakh. In the 2024 season, he emerged as the “Emerging Player of the Season,” scoring 303 runs at a strike rate of 142. Recognizing his potential, SRH retained him for ₹6 crore ahead of the 2025 season.

Records & Achievements

  • Holds the record for the highest run tally in a single Vijay Merchant Trophy season, with 1,237 runs at an average of 176.41, earning him the BCCI’s Best U-16 Cricketer award.

Lesser-Known Facts

  • Born on May 26, 2003, in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, Nitish’s cricketing journey was significantly supported by his father, who left his job to nurture his son’s talent.
  • He first gained attention with a 345-ball 441-run innings against Nagaland during the 2017-18 Vijay Merchant Trophy.

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Batting Career Stats

SeasonTeamMatInnsRunsBallsSRHSBt.AveNO4s6s50s100s
Total-

Career Total

SeasonMatInnsRunsBallsSRHSBt.AveNO4s6s50s100s
IPL1515303212142.9276* 33.672152120
ODI000000000000
T20I339050180.007445.0014810
Test000000000000
Total1818393262322.9215078.673192930