Brief Overview: Nitish Kumar Reddy (born May 26, 2003) is an all-round cricketer from Visakhapatnam, a city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. A right-handed batter and a right-arm medium-fast bowler, he developed through the age-group (U13, U15, U17 and U19) ranks to domestic cricket for Andhra, to the IPL for the Sunrisers Hyderabad, to national discussion through appearances on the bigger stage. (More details and sources below).
Nitish Kumar Reddy Quick bio (at-a-glance)
Personal history and background
While there is limited public translated information, you could summarise briefly:
- Family support: His father supported his cricket development and facilitated his participation in junior academies in Visakhapatnam.
- Role Models: Local coaches or older Andhra cricketers who advised him.
- Nicknames: Young players are often referred to as nicknames when discussed in domestic circles (if reported).
- Off-the-field characteristics: He is commonly described as calm and disciplined, and is known to come from humble beginnings, working his way through age-group cricket.
Early life & education
Nitish was born on 26 May 2003 at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. His sporting background and childhood introduced him to sport early: where local reports and interviews document him playing with a plastic bat as a toddler; and that coaches at the state level took notice of him for his natural pace and fitness at a young age because of his upbringing. His father (written in interviews) encouraged the transition into cricket academies and coaching as he developed into age group cricket.
Education: public sources and profiles indicates that he enjoyed a balance between education and cricket training. Some media profiles suggest he pursued higher education, most likely through cricket programs; however, some reports are inconclusive about whether he has any formal degrees, as well as inconsistent documentation of his higher education in cricket-based sources.
Rise through junior & domestic cricket
- Youth showings: Nitish was seen in youth tournaments, especially Under-14 / Under-16 competitions and leaps out at those who saw him in the Vijay Merchant Trophy; he has recently drawn attention with widely reported individual scores over extremely large numbers in school/age tournaments and he quickly came to be on selectors’ radar.
- Domestic debut: He made his senior domestic debut for Andhra (first-class and shorter formats) and followed consistent batting and bowling performances with selection to India U-19/India A teams.
- Franchise and IPL opportunity: With scouts aware that he could add a low mid-order batter profile and also a seam option at first-class level, he was picked up for the IPL by the Sunrisers Hyderabad. The IPL contract plus exposure in matches raised his national standing.
International & big-match milestones
International milestone & important innings: Media reports described a monumental century at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in a Test vs Australia, which had considerable coverage and represented an important milestone in early-career for Nitish; that innings thrust him into the national limelight.
Injury note: News wires reported that he hurt his knee during an England tour (newswire reporting) which meant he didn’t participate in the remainder of that tour, an important and recent event regarding availability.
Career statistics (summary – reported figures)
All numbers here are drawn from publicly available cricket profiles and sports sites and should therefore be viewed as estimates / snapshots (many cricket databases adjust immediately after every match). The cited numbers are accurate as stated in the provided links (see references). I show key aggregate numbers format-wise as reported in early-access public profiles and IPL public documents as of October 11th, 2025.
Key career numbers (selected formats)
Primary statistical sources: ESPNcricinfo player profile and stats pages, Cricbuzz player profile and database, and IPL official profile. For match-by-match breakdowns or the latest updated aggregates, consult the ESPNcricinfo stats page and Cricbuzz profile.
Sports Career of Nitish Kumar Reddy (Batting and Bowling)
From his public profile (Wikipedia summarizing ESPNcricinfo data) as of mid-2025:
->Career Timeline
You can summarize year-by-year milestones:
| Year | Event / Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2018–19 | Starred in Andhra U-16 tournaments. |
| 2020 | Won ACA’s Best Cricketer (U-19). |
| 2021 | Debuted for Andhra in senior domestic cricket. |
| 2023 | Signed by Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL. |
| 2024 | Made Test debut for India. |
| 2025 | Scored maiden Test century vs Australia at MCG; sustained knee injury on England tour. |
IPL statistics & recent franchise performance
Based on data from HowSTAT and MyKhel resources:
To date he has played a total of 28 IPL matches.
Batting in IPL:
- Innings Batted: 22
- Runs: 485
- Highest Score: 76*
- Average: 28.53
- Strike Rate: ~132.88
- 4s: 31, 6s: 25
Bowling in IPL:
- Wickets: 5 total
- Best IPL Bowling: 2/17 vs Delhi Capitals
- Bowling Average (IPL): ~50.80
- Economy, Strike Rate: ~10.96 (Economy)
From IPL “Overall” & “Last 10 matches” statistics (Times of India):
- In 2025 Season (so far): 13 matches, 182 runs, average ~22.75, strike rate ~118.95
- Bowling in 2025: Has given away ~153 runs in some overs (per partial match logs), limited wicket haul (see bowl-figure per match in match logs)
Recent matches / recent performance highlights
Here are some highlights of notable performances and matches from recently:
- 1. In the 2025 Test series vs England on Day 1 at Lord’s (3rd Test), Reddy bowled 14 overs, took 2 wickets for 46 runs, dismissing both openers Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley.
- 2. There was analysis after this England spell in which it was indicated that Reddy is a potential, but needs to improve his accuracy as a bowler.
- 3. After the Australia tour (2024 – 25), reports said he bowled a total of 44 overs in this series, while he bowled less in subsequent IPL seasons.
- 4. His Test century in the MCG vs Australia when batting, was a milestone: he became the second Indian player to score a century batting at No. 8 or lower against Australia.
- 5. In this innings at the MCG, media coverage broke down the scoring and shot making (drives, lofted drives, anticipation) in match reports.
- 6. In IPL 2025, his bowling has been used sparingly; the SRH coach commented that due to fitness and balance decisions by the team, he had limited bowling this season.
- 7. Last, in the England tour in 2025, he had a knee injury this tour as well, which led him to be unable to continue this tour.
Playing style & strengths
Batting: Middle-order batsman who bats right-handed and can stabilize or inject pace into an innings as required; mentioned in reports to be calm under pressure (including his century at MCG).
Bowling: right arm medium-fast – bowls useful seam overs, provides pace support and, in his Ranji Trophy campaigns, has taken a reasonable number of wickets for his state. Coaches commented about his fitness, consistency, and developing seam skills.
Notable achievements & highlights
- Scoring a Test century at the Melbourne Cricket Ground — a significant achievement covered in the international media.
- Strong seasons of the Ranji Trophy with Andhra (including being a top wicket-taker for the team in 2022–23)
- Acquisition and playing opportunities in IPL with Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Awards & recognitions
Highlight achievements such as:
- Best Cricketer Award (Andhra Cricket Association) – he reportedly received this in 2020 for outstanding age-group performances.
- Emerging Player of the Match/Season in IPL (if he won any match awards).
- Local/state sports awards or felicitation events.
Net worth – estimates & explanation
Net-worth figures for active athletes (especially young players) are frequently estimates produced by media outlets and vary widely depending on which income streams are counted:
Reported estimates (examples):
- Some sports media articles estimate around ₹8–15 crore (Indian rupees) as of 2025, taking into account IPL contracts, match fees, brand endorsements and other sources.
- Other lifestyle/fan sites report smaller ranges such as ₹5–7 crore or figures like “₹1–5 million” (these differ because of currency confusion and different calculation methods).
Why estimates vary: net-worth calculations depend on (a) IPL salary in a particular auction year, (b) BCCI central/Match fees for domestic & international matches, (c) endorsement deals (many small/local endorsements vs national contracts), (d) investments/savings which are private, and (e) currency/reporting mistakes by some outlets. Use reputable business/sports finance pieces for the more conservative estimates; media fan sites sometimes inflate figures.
Where to find the most reliable / up-to-date info
- ESPNcricinfo player profile & stats – for match-by-match stats, aggregates and official scorecards.
- Cricbuzz player profile – for quick bios, recent performance summaries and rankings.
- IPL official profile – for franchise info and IPL contract history.
- Major news outlets (Reuters, The Guardian, Indian Express) – for major match reports, milestones and injury updates.
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Short FAQs (unique & useful)
Q: When is Nitish Kumar Reddy’s birthday?
A: May 26, 2003.
Q: What is his role as a player?
A: Right-handed batting all-rounder (middle-order), bowls right-arm medium-fast.
Q: Which IPL team does he play for?
A: Sunrisers Hyderabad (as profiled on the IPL site).
Q: Has he scored a Test century?
A: Yes; reported by media in a high-profile Test match at the MCG as his maiden Test century.
Q: What is his estimated net wealth (net worth)?
A: Estimates vary; according to many outlets an estimated several crore, INR, among crores of rupees (approximately ₹5–15 crore), as of 2025, though sources vary.
Final comments and validating updates
- The information on this profile was checked using mainstream data and news media. To get the latest, most reliable statistics (with totals, averages, latest injuries/selection news), you can see Nitish Kumar Reddy’s ESPNcricinfo and Cricbuzz pages, and the IPL official player profile; match scorecards on those sites can usually be relied upon as the definitive source.
- Net worth numbers are estimates produced in the media, and should therefore be viewed accordingly; in terms of exact contract amounts (i.e., IPL auction/state) the BCCI/news media will be the most reliable and main sources for verification.
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