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Nitish Kumar Reddy
| Name | Kaki Nitish Kumar Reddy |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 26/05/2003 |
| National Side | India |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm medium fast |
| Role | Batting all-rounder |
| Spouse | Unmarried |
Nitish Kumar Reddy is an Indian batting all-rounder from Visakhapatnam who bats right-handed and bowls right-arm medium-fast. He represents Andhra in domestic cricket, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the IPL, and made his India debut in 2024 across Tests and T20Is. He rose rapidly after a breakout IPL 2024, a Player of the Match in only his second T20I, and a stirring Boxing Day Test hundred at the MCG.
Quick facts
| Field | Detail |
| Full name | Kaki Nitish Kumar Reddy |
| Born | 26 May 2003, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh |
| Role | Batting all-rounder |
| Batting/Bowling | Right-hand bat / Right-arm medium-fast |
| Teams | India, Andhra, Sunrisers Hyderabad (IPL) |
| International span | 2024–present |
| Test debut | 22 Nov 2024 vs Australia (Perth) |
| T20I debut | 6 Oct 2024 vs Bangladesh (Gwalior) |
| IPL debut | 2023 (Sunrisers Hyderabad) |
Early Life
Reddy started cricket at age five and was identified early by former India selector MSK Prasad, who brought him into the Andhra Cricket Association academy at Kadapa. His age-group dominance peaked in the 2017–18 Vijay Merchant Trophy (U-16): he opened the season with a triple-hundred for Andhra and later smashed 441 off 345 balls vs Nagaland, finishing the tournament with 1,237 runs at 176.41 and 26 wickets. This record-setting campaign earned him the BCCI Jagmohan Dalmiya Award (Best U-16 Cricketer, 2017–18).
The journey was anchored by his family’s sacrifices. His father, Mutyala Reddy, and mother Manasa supported his training through financial strain; coaches and mentors at ACA also played a pivotal role in shaping his game.
Personal Life
Reddy hails from a close-knit Visakhapatnam family. Reports during his Test breakthrough captured emotional scenes of his father celebrating at the MCG, underlining how central family support has been to his rise. Off the field he is described as diligent and humble, often crediting mentors and family for his progress.
Domestic Career
Reddy made his first-class debut for Andhra on 27 January 2020 (Ranji Trophy vs Kerala, Ongole) and his List A debut on 20 February 2021 (Vijay Hazare vs Vidarbha, Indore). He also debuted in domestic T20s during the 2021–22 season.
As a seam-bowling all-rounder, he has grown into a reliable middle-order batter who can hit hard at the death, while his brisk seamers provide a second-change wicket-taking option.
Domestic career stats
| Format | M | Runs | Bat Avg | 100s/50s | HS | Wkts | Bowl Avg | BBI |
| First-class | 32 | 1,257 | 24.17 | 2/3 | 159 | 66 | 29.15 | 5/53 |
| List A | 22 | 403 | 36.63 | 0/4 | 60* | 14 | 42.07 | 3/23 |
Test Career
Reddy debuted in Perth on 22 November 2024 and became a household name a month later with a superb 105* on Boxing Day at the MCG, rescuing India from a crisis and lighting up day three in front of a huge crowd.
He featured through early 2025, including the home-and-away calendar leading into the England Tests. A knee injury in July 2025 ruled him out of the remainder of the England series, but by then he had demonstrated the temperament for long innings and the stamina to add value as a fourth-seamer.
Test career stats
| M | Runs | Bat Avg | 100s/50s | HS | Wkts | Bowl Avg | Best |
| 7 | 343 | 28.58 | 1/0 | 114 | 8 | 37.62 | 2/32 |
T20I Career
Reddy’s T20I debut came on 6 October 2024 vs Bangladesh. Three days later, he produced a statement performance in Delhi—74 off 34 (7×6) and 2/23, taking Player of the Match as India sealed the series 2-0.
By January 2025 he had four T20Is under his belt, averaging well with the bat and chipping in with the ball.
T20I career stats
| M | Runs | Bat Avg | 50s | HS | Wkts | Bowl Avg | Best |
| 4 | 90 | 45.00 | 1 | 74 | 3 | 23.66 | 2/23 |
IPL Career
Reddy joined Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2023, but it was IPL 2024 that changed his trajectory. Batting mostly in the middle order, he scored 303 runs in 13 matches at 33.66, SR 142.92, with a top score of 76* vs Rajasthan Royals, and took 3 wickets—earning the Emerging Player of the Season award. He was retained ahead of IPL 2025.
Records and Achievements
- Boxing Day MCG century (105*) on December 28, 2024—his maiden Test hundred.
- Player of the Match in only his second T20I (74 off 34 & 2/23 vs Bangladesh, Oct 9, 2024).
- IPL 2024 Emerging Player of the Season (303 runs at SR ~143, 3 wickets).
- Vijay Merchant Trophy (U-16) record season: 1,237 runs at 176.41; 441 vs Nagaland; BCCI Jagmohan Dalmiya U-16 award (2017–18).
Career Summary Tables
International
| Format | M | Runs | Avg | 100s/50s | HS | Wkts | Bowl Avg | Best |
| Tests | 7 | 343 | 28.58 | 1/0 | 114 | 8 | 37.62 | 2/32 |
| T20Is | 4 | 90 | 45.00 | 0/1 | 74 | 3 | 23.66 | 2/23 |
Domestic
| Format | M | Runs | Avg | 100s/50s | HS | Wkts | Bowl Avg | Best |
| First-class | 32 | 1,257 | 24.17 | 2/3 | 159 | 66 | 29.15 | 5/53 |
| List A | 22 | 403 | 36.63 | 0/4 | 60* | 14 | 42.07 | 3/23 |
Playing Style and Impact
Reddy’s batting is built on clean base power and a stable head position, enabling long straight hits and acceleration through mid-wicket. With the ball, he offers hard-length seamers around 130–135 kph, attacking stumps and using the short ball effectively. His dual skills make him a flexible selection: a No. 6/7 who can also bowl two to eight overs depending on conditions.
After his knee setback in July 2025, the focus is on full fitness and consolidating a role across formats. Expanding his bowling utility and sharpening his batting against high-quality pace will determine how quickly he becomes an all-format regular.
Nitish Kumar Reddy is an Indian batting all-rounder from Visakhapatnam who bats right-handed and bowls right-arm medium-fast. He represents Andhra in domestic cricket, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the IPL, and made his India debut in 2024 across Tests and T20Is. He rose rapidly after a breakout IPL 2024, a Player of the Match in only his second T20I, and a stirring Boxing Day Test hundred at the MCG.
Quick facts
| Field | Detail |
| Full name | Kaki Nitish Kumar Reddy |
| Born | 26 May 2003, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh |
| Role | Batting all-rounder |
| Batting/Bowling | Right-hand bat / Right-arm medium-fast |
| Teams | India, Andhra, Sunrisers Hyderabad (IPL) |
| International span | 2024–present |
| Test debut | 22 Nov 2024 vs Australia (Perth) |
| T20I debut | 6 Oct 2024 vs Bangladesh (Gwalior) |
| IPL debut | 2023 (Sunrisers Hyderabad) |
Early Life
Reddy started cricket at age five and was identified early by former India selector MSK Prasad, who brought him into the Andhra Cricket Association academy at Kadapa. His age-group dominance peaked in the 2017–18 Vijay Merchant Trophy (U-16): he opened the season with a triple-hundred for Andhra and later smashed 441 off 345 balls vs Nagaland, finishing the tournament with 1,237 runs at 176.41 and 26 wickets. This record-setting campaign earned him the BCCI Jagmohan Dalmiya Award (Best U-16 Cricketer, 2017–18).
The journey was anchored by his family’s sacrifices. His father, Mutyala Reddy, and mother Manasa supported his training through financial strain; coaches and mentors at ACA also played a pivotal role in shaping his game.
Personal Life
Reddy hails from a close-knit Visakhapatnam family. Reports during his Test breakthrough captured emotional scenes of his father celebrating at the MCG, underlining how central family support has been to his rise. Off the field he is described as diligent and humble, often crediting mentors and family for his progress.
Domestic Career
Reddy made his first-class debut for Andhra on 27 January 2020 (Ranji Trophy vs Kerala, Ongole) and his List A debut on 20 February 2021 (Vijay Hazare vs Vidarbha, Indore). He also debuted in domestic T20s during the 2021–22 season.
As a seam-bowling all-rounder, he has grown into a reliable middle-order batter who can hit hard at the death, while his brisk seamers provide a second-change wicket-taking option.
Domestic career stats
| Format | M | Runs | Bat Avg | 100s/50s | HS | Wkts | Bowl Avg | BBI |
| First-class | 32 | 1,257 | 24.17 | 2/3 | 159 | 66 | 29.15 | 5/53 |
| List A | 22 | 403 | 36.63 | 0/4 | 60* | 14 | 42.07 | 3/23 |
Test Career
Reddy debuted in Perth on 22 November 2024 and became a household name a month later with a superb 105* on Boxing Day at the MCG, rescuing India from a crisis and lighting up day three in front of a huge crowd.
He featured through early 2025, including the home-and-away calendar leading into the England Tests. A knee injury in July 2025 ruled him out of the remainder of the England series, but by then he had demonstrated the temperament for long innings and the stamina to add value as a fourth-seamer.
Test career stats
| M | Runs | Bat Avg | 100s/50s | HS | Wkts | Bowl Avg | Best |
| 7 | 343 | 28.58 | 1/0 | 114 | 8 | 37.62 | 2/32 |
T20I Career
Reddy’s T20I debut came on 6 October 2024 vs Bangladesh. Three days later, he produced a statement performance in Delhi—74 off 34 (7×6) and 2/23, taking Player of the Match as India sealed the series 2-0.
By January 2025 he had four T20Is under his belt, averaging well with the bat and chipping in with the ball.
T20I career stats
| M | Runs | Bat Avg | 50s | HS | Wkts | Bowl Avg | Best |
| 4 | 90 | 45.00 | 1 | 74 | 3 | 23.66 | 2/23 |
IPL Career
Reddy joined Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2023, but it was IPL 2024 that changed his trajectory. Batting mostly in the middle order, he scored 303 runs in 13 matches at 33.66, SR 142.92, with a top score of 76* vs Rajasthan Royals, and took 3 wickets—earning the Emerging Player of the Season award. He was retained ahead of IPL 2025.
Records and Achievements
- Boxing Day MCG century (105*) on December 28, 2024—his maiden Test hundred.
- Player of the Match in only his second T20I (74 off 34 & 2/23 vs Bangladesh, Oct 9, 2024).
- IPL 2024 Emerging Player of the Season (303 runs at SR ~143, 3 wickets).
- Vijay Merchant Trophy (U-16) record season: 1,237 runs at 176.41; 441 vs Nagaland; BCCI Jagmohan Dalmiya U-16 award (2017–18).
Career Summary Tables
International
| Format | M | Runs | Avg | 100s/50s | HS | Wkts | Bowl Avg | Best |
| Tests | 7 | 343 | 28.58 | 1/0 | 114 | 8 | 37.62 | 2/32 |
| T20Is | 4 | 90 | 45.00 | 0/1 | 74 | 3 | 23.66 | 2/23 |
Domestic
| Format | M | Runs | Avg | 100s/50s | HS | Wkts | Bowl Avg | Best |
| First-class | 32 | 1,257 | 24.17 | 2/3 | 159 | 66 | 29.15 | 5/53 |
| List A | 22 | 403 | 36.63 | 0/4 | 60* | 14 | 42.07 | 3/23 |
Playing Style and Impact
Reddy’s batting is built on clean base power and a stable head position, enabling long straight hits and acceleration through mid-wicket. With the ball, he offers hard-length seamers around 130–135 kph, attacking stumps and using the short ball effectively. His dual skills make him a flexible selection: a No. 6/7 who can also bowl two to eight overs depending on conditions.
After his knee setback in July 2025, the focus is on full fitness and consolidating a role across formats. Expanding his bowling utility and sharpening his batting against high-quality pace will determine how quickly he becomes an all-format regular.