Nitish Kumar Reddy finally died after a well-played 74 off just 34 deliveries, aided by four boundaries and seven sixes, at a strike rate of 217.65.
Nitish Kumar Reddy played a tremendous knock in the second T20I against Bangladesh to revive India after early wickets in Delhi. At 25/2, which soon became 41/3 in 5.3 overs, Nitish joined hands with Rinku Singh to help India get back on track in the innings.
The start wasn’t fast enough for Nitish, who was batting for 13 off 13 deliveries, but once he got a free hit to free his arms, he didn’t look back. After that, it was all one-way traffic as Nitish raced towards a 27-ball fifty, his maiden for India, and continued his carnage even after completing the fifty.
He scored 61 runs in his last 21 deliveries, including three boundaries and seven maximums, at a massive strike rate of 290.47. He focused on the spinners, who did not have enough help from the pad, making 53 runs in 19 balls at a strike rate of 278.94, with as many as six maximums.
His game against spin has always been exceptional, as he chooses lengths from the beginning and plays all conventional shots to destabilize them. It’s not that he didn’t handle the pace well, but his modus operandi against slow players was really fantastic and worth mentioning.
Reactions abound as Nitish Kumar Reddy hits maiden T20I half-century
Nitish Kumar Reddy finally died after a well-played 74 off just 34 deliveries, aided by four boundaries and seven sixes, at a strike rate of 217.65. When he arrived, India were in trouble, but when he left, he laid a solid foundation for other batsmen to build on.
He formed a massive 108-run partnership with Rinku Singh, who also played a fantastic knock of 53 runs off 29 balls, including five boundaries and three maximums. The position ensured that India recorded a huge total of first innings on the board.
Reactions surrounding Nitish’s blitzkrieg knock are abundant, with everyone praising his superior talent and ball-striking ability. We have selected the best ones for this segment below.
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India posted a massive 221/9 in the first innings, with Nitish Kumar Reddy top-scoring for the Men in Blue. It’s just a start for Nitish, who is destined to achieve great things in the future.
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