Kaki Nitish Kumar Reddy born 26 May 2003 is an Indian cricketer who currently plays for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League. He was acquired by Sunrisers Hyderabad for ₹20 lakh during the 2023 IPL auction. Nitish made his T20I debut on 6 October 2024.
Nitish Kumar Reddy Biography 2024
He began his first-class career on 27 January 2020, representing Andhra in the 2019–20 Ranji Trophy. He also made his List A debut for Andhra on 20 February 2021 in the 2020–21 Vijay Hazare Trophy and his T20 debut on 4 November 2021 in the 2021–22 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
Nitish Kumar Reddy Biography Details
| Full name | Kaki Nitish Kumar Reddy |
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| Born | 26 May 2003 (age 21)
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India |
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| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
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| Batting | Right-handed |
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| Bowling | Right-arm medium fast |
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| Role | Batting All-rounder |
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Nitish Kumar Reddy Early Life
Nitish Kumar Reddy was born on 26 May 2003 in Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, to Mutyala Reddy, a former Hindustan Zinc employee. Nitish’s passion for cricket started at a young age, beginning with a plastic bat when he was just five years old. He would often visit the Hindustan Zinc grounds to watch senior players. Encouraged by his father’s unwavering support, who even quit his job to help him pursue a cricket career, Nitish attended VDCA camps and began training under coaches Kumara Swamy, Krishna Rao, and Watekar. Nitish recalls, “I was around 12 or 13 when my dad decided to leave his job after being transferred to Udaipur. He analyzed the cricket scene there and was concerned about the politics affecting my game, so he dedicated his time fully to supporting my cricket journey.”
During his early years, Nitish’s talent was recognized by former Indian cricketer and selector MSK Prasad, who spotted him during Under-12 and Under-14 age group matches. This led to an opportunity for Nitish to train at the ACA academy in Kadapa under the guidance of coaches Madhusudhana Reddy and Srinivasa Rao. His breakthrough came in the 2017-18 Vijay Merchant Trophy, where he scored an outstanding 441 runs against Nagaland. Nitish finished the tournament with 1237 runs at an incredible average of 176.41, along with 26 wickets. His performance earned him the prestigious BCCI ‘Best Cricketer in the Under-16’ Jagmohan Dalmiya award for the 2017–2018 season, making him the first player from the Andhra Cricket Association to receive the BCCI award.
Nitish Kumar Reddy Bio
Category | Details |
Full Name | Kaki Nitish Kumar Reddy |
Date of Birth | 26 May 2003 (Age: 21) |
Place of Birth | Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India |
Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
Batting Style | Right-handed |
Bowling Style | Right-arm medium fast |
Role | Batting All-rounder |
National Side | India (2024–present) |
International Debut | T20I debut: 6 October 2024 vs Bangladesh |
Test Debut | 22 November 2024 vs Australia |
Domestic Teams | Andhra Pradesh (2020–present), Sunrisers Hyderabad (2023–present) |
Career Stats | Matches: Test: 1, T20I: 3, FC: 17, LA: 22 |
Runs Scored | T20I: 90, FC: 566, LA: 403 |
Batting Average | T20I: 45.00, FC: 20.96, LA: 36.63 |
Top Score | T20I: 74, FC: 159, LA: 60* |
Bowling Average | T20I: 23.66, FC: 22.96, LA: 42.07 |
Best Bowling | T20I: 2/23, FC: 5/53, LA: 3/23 |
Catches/Stumpings | T20I: 0/–, FC: 10/–, LA: 12/– |
5 Wickets in an Innings | 0 (T20I/LA), 2 (FC) |
10 Wickets in a Match | 0 (T20I/LA/FC) |
Source | ESPNcricinfo, 22 November 2024 |
IPL Batting Performance
Format | Matches Played | Innings Played | Runs | Highest Score | Batting Average | Balls Faced | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Catches | Stumpings |
IPL | 15 | 11 | 303 | 76* | 33.66 | 212 | 142.92 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 21 | 6 | 0 |
IPL Bowling Performance
Format | Matches Played | Innings Played | Balls Bowled | Runs Conceded | Wickets | Best Bowling | Bowling Average | Economy Rate | Strike Rate | 4-wickets | 5-wickets | 10-wickets |
IPL | 15 | 9 | 109 | 207 | 3 | 2/17 | 69.00 | 11.39 | 36.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
T20I Batting Performance
Format | Matches Played | Innings Played | Runs | Highest Score | Batting Average | Balls Faced | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Catches | Stumpings |
T20I | 3 | 3 | 90 | 74 | 45.00 | 50 | 180.00 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
T20I Bowling Performance
Format | Matches Played | Innings Played | Balls Bowled | Runs Conceded | Wickets | Best Bowling | Bowling Average | Economy Rate | Strike Rate | 4-wickets | 5-wickets | 10-wickets |
T20I | 3 | 3 | 54 | 71 | 3 | 2/23 | 23.66 | 7.88 | 18.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
First-Class Batting Stats
Format | Matches Played | Innings Played | Runs | Highest Score | Batting Average | Balls Faced | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Catches | Stumpings |
FC | 23 | 39 | 779 | 159 | 21.05 | 1432 | 54.39 | 1 | 2 | 92 | 15 | 14 | 0 |
First-Class Bowling Stats
Format | Matches Played | Innings Played | Balls Bowled | Runs Conceded | Wickets | Best Bowling | Bowling Average | Economy Rate | Strike Rate | 4-wickets | 5-wickets | 10-wickets |
FC | 23 | 42 | 2774 | 1511 | 56 | 5/53 | 26.98 | 3.26 | 49.5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Nitish Kumar Reddy List A Batting Stats
Format | Matches Played | Innings Played | Runs | Highest Score | Batting Average | Balls Faced | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Catches | Stumpings |
List A | 22 | 15 | 403 | 60* | 36.63 | 423 | 95.27 | 0 | 4 | 25 | 21 | 12 | 0 |
List A Bowling Stats
Format | Matches Played | Innings Played | Balls Bowled | Runs Conceded | Wickets | Best Bowling | Bowling Average | Economy Rate | Strike Rate | 4-wickets | 5-wickets | 10-wickets |
List A | 22 | 20 | 608 | 589 | 14 | 3/23 | 42.07 | 5.81 | 43.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Reddy T20 Batting Stats
Format | Matches Played | Innings Played | Runs | Highest Score | Batting Average | Balls Faced | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Catches | Stumpings |
T20 | 23 | 18 | 485 | 76* | 32.33 | 358 | 135.47 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 32 | 9 | 0 |
Nitish Kumar Reddy T20 Bowling Stats
Format | Matches Played | Innings Played | Balls Bowled | Runs Conceded | Wickets | Best Bowling | Bowling Average | Economy Rate | Strike Rate | 4-wickets | 5-wickets | 10-wickets |
T20 | 23 | 14 | 175 | 306 | 6 | 2/17 | 51.00 | 10.49 | 29.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Recent Match Performance
Match | Batting Performance | Bowling Performance | Date | Format | Ground |
India A vs Australia A | 16 & 38 | 0/28 & 0/21 | 07 | | |
Nitish Kumar Reddy Net Worth
Nitish Kumar Reddy salary for the IPL 2023 is INR 20 lakh.
Nitish Kumar Reddy Summary
Nitish Kumar Reddy, born on May 26, 2003, is an emerging Indian cricket talent known for his all-round abilities as a right-handed batter and medium-fast bowler. His breakthrough came with a record-breaking 441 runs in the 2017–18 Vijay Merchant Trophy. Nitish’s performances in domestic cricket earned him a place in the Sunrisers Hyderabad squad for the IPL, where he became a key player in 2024. He has showcased consistent form in all formats, making significant contributions with both bat and ball. With his growing skills and potential, Nitish is considered a future prospect for Indian cricket.
