Nitish Reddy has made waves in world cricket with scintillating performances in his short international career thus far and Indian Premier League breakthrough season. Let’s look at why cricket fans can’t stop talking about all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy.
Biography
| Full name | Kaki Nitish Kumar Reddy |
| Birthplace | Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh |
| Birthday | 26 May 2003 |
| Height | 5 feet 10 inches |
| Jersey Number | 88 |
| Role | Allrounder |
| Current Teams | India, Andhra Pradesh, Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| IPL 2025 Team | Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| Father | K. Mutyala Reddy |
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Cricket Career
Nitish Reddy loved cricket from a very tender age. He would spend a lot of time watching older players at the Hindustan Zinc grounds in Visakhapatnam where his father was posted. Mutyala Reddy, father of Nitish and a former employee of Hindustan Zinc, recognized his son’s potential at an early age and quit his job so that his son’s cricketing career would take off.
“We used to travel 30 km from Gajuwaka to Port Stadium at 5 am each day. It was possible because of my wife Manasa who used to get everything ready before time. She supported us despite not knowing anything about the game,” recalled father, Mutyala Reddy.
“We struggled financially after I left the job. It was tough to manage the family. We sailed through with our savings, but we made sure Nitish got all the support,” said the proud father.
“I was 12 or 13 when my dad quit his job. He was transferred to Udaipur. He analyzed the cricket there and was afraid of the politics that might affect my game. He quit his job and dedicated his time to my game. Relatives questioned his decisions. He is the first person who believed in me,” said Nitish hoping to repay his father’s sacrifices.
Nitish’s cricket journey received impetus at the VDCA camps, in the stewardship of mentors like Kumara Swamy, Krishna Rao, and Watekar.
The 2017-18 Vijay Merchant Trophy heroics in junior cricket put the spotlight on Nitish. The young Andhra batsman smashed a quadruple century, 441 against Nagaland in just 345 deliveries. His aggregate of the tournament – 1237 runs at an average of 176.41 and 26 wickets – earned him the prestigious BCCI ‘Best Cricketer in the Under-16’ Jagmohan Dalmiya award for the season 2017-2018. It was at this award function that he clicked a picture with childhood hero Virat Kohli.
“This was a safety photo. At that time, he was so famous. I felt like maybe if I don’t get a photo, let’s take a picture. It reminds me of my childhood dreams and everything,” Nitish said in a video uploaded by BCCI.
“From childhood, I have been a huge fan of Virat Kohli and I used to watch every match of his. He scores hundreds and I like his celebrations. At that time, I used to calculate my age so that he wouldn’t retire when I made my debut for India.”
In January 2020, Nitish Kumar Reddy made his FC debut for Andhra Pradesh in the 2019-20 Ranji Trophy, and soon after came his List A debut in the Vijay Hazare Trophy in 2021.
Nitish Reddy made his T20I debut in 2024 and put on some excellent performances in the coveted Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. A fast-bowling all-rounder is a rare breed that the Indian Cricket Team is always on the lookout for. After Hardik Pandya, India has found one of the prospects who can fill the void and is exactly the reason he is touted as the next big thing in Indian cricket!
Nitish Reddy IPL
Not many know that Nitish was taken on board by the Chennai Super Kings as a net bowler for the IPL season 2021.
In the 2023 IPL auction, Nitish was rewarded for his outstanding performances in the domestic circuit as Sunrisers Hyderabad signed him for ₹20 lakh. Nitish Kumar Reddy won the Emerging Player of the Season award at the 2024 Indian Premier League season.
For the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League, Nitish Reddy was retained by SRH for INR 6 Crore after a breakthrough season where he impressed with his all-round skills.
“Playing for SunRisers Hyderabad fills me with pride. As a Telugu speaker, I am proud to represent my region and play for SRH. The price tag doesn’t matter for me; my focus is on performing and helping my team win. I received interest from other franchises, but I can’t really think of playing for any other franchise. I only wanted to play for SRH. They showed trust in me initially, and now I’m committed to repay their trust,” said Nitish Reddy after being retained by SRH for IPL 2025.
Nitish Kumar Reddy IPL Stats (SRH)
Batting & Fielding
| Tournament | Mat | Runs | HS | Ave | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL | 15 | 303 | 76* | 33.66 | 142.92 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 21 |
Bowling
| Tournament | Mat | Wkts | BBI | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL | 15 | 3 | 2/17 | 69.00 | 11.39 | 36.3 | 0 | 0 |
Nitish Reddy Stats
Batting
| Format | Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Batting Average | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 3 | 179 | 42 | 44.75 | 72.17 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 7 |
| T20Is | 3 | 90 | 74 | 45.00 | 180.00 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 8 |
| FC | 26 | 958 | 159 | 23.36 | 57.02 | 1 | 2 | 111 | 22 |
| List A | 22 | 403 | 60* | 36.63 | 95.27 | 0 | 4 | 25 | 21 |
| T20s | 23 | 485 | 76* | 32.33 | 135.47 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 32 |
Bowling
| Format | Matches | Wickets | Best Figures (Innings) | Best Figures (Match) | Bowling Average | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 3 | 3 | 1/21 | 1/25 | 41.00 | 4.55 | 54.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T20Is | 3 | 3 | 2/23 | 2/23 | 23.66 | 7.88 | 18.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| FC | 26 | 59 | 5/53 | 8/119 | 27.69 | 3.33 | 49.7 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| List A | 22 | 14 | 3/23 | 3/23 | 42.07 | 5.81 | 43.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T20s | 23 | 6 | 2/17 | 2/17 | 51.00 | 10.49 | 29.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
(Stats as of 15 December 2024)
Nitish Reddy, in his short career, has shown a lot of promise and shades of Hardik Pandya at the peak of his powers. Fans hope that the Indian Cricket Team has unearthed a gem in Nitish Reddy who will serve the side for many years to come.
What is Nitish Kumar Reddy bowling speed?
Nitish Kumar Reddy is a Fast medium bowler who consistently bowls at around 135 kph.
Who is Nitish Kumar Reddy wife?
Nitish Kumar Reddy is unmarried as of now. There is no information on his relationship or girlfriend on the internet.
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