
Nitish Reddy Shines in T20I, Joins Elite Indian Batting Ranks
In a standout performance during the second T20I against Bangladesh at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium, Nitish Kumar Reddy made headlines by scoring an impressive 74 runs off just 34 balls, featuring four fours and seven sixes. At 21 years and 136 days old, he became the fourth-youngest Indian to achieve a maiden T20I fifty.
Reddy’s innings came at a remarkable strike rate of 217.65, showcasing his ability to dominate spin bowling, with 53 of his runs coming off just 19 balls against spin. This performance places him among legends like Virat Kohli and Yuvraj Singh, as he now ranks fifth on the list of Indian batters with the most runs scored against spin in T20Is.
His quick acceleration from a modest start of 13 runs off 13 balls to a blazing 74 demonstrates his explosive batting style. With this innings, Reddy not only secured a significant win for India—an 86-run victory over Bangladesh—but also made history as the first Indian to score 70 runs and take two wickets in a T20I match.
With this win, India has clinched the three-match series 2-0, underscoring the team’s strong performance throughout the series.