AthleteIndian

Kaki Nitish Kumar Reddy

Also known as: Nitish, Nitish Reddy

Professional Cricketer

Age23 Years Old

Birth DateMay 25, 2003

Net Worth₹12 crore to ₹20 crore

StatusUnknown

Biography & Overview

Kaki Nitish Kumar Reddy, popularly known as Nitish Kumar Reddy, is an Indian cricketer who has emerged as a promising all-rounder in international and domestic cricket. Born on 26 May 2003 in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, he developed an interest in cricket during childhood and began playing the game at approximately five years of age. His early cricketing achievements included an outstanding performance in the 2017–18 Vijay Merchant Trophy, where he scored 1,237 runs during the tournament, including a remarkable 441 against Nagaland. His performances earned him the BCCI's Best Cricketer in the Under-16 category award. Reddy made his senior domestic debut for Andhra in 2020 and subsequently joined Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL. His breakthrough IPL season came in 2024, when his all-round performances earned him the Emerging Player award. He made his T20I debut against Bangladesh in October 2024 and his Test debut against Australia in November 2024. One of the biggest moments of his career came during the 2024–25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, when he scored his maiden Test century against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. As a right-handed batter and right-arm medium-fast bowler, Reddy has established himself as an all-round option for Indian cricket.

Known For:

Indian international cricket, Batting all-rounder performances, Right-arm medium-fast bowling, 441-run innings in the Vijay Merchant Trophy, 74 runs against Bangladesh in T20I cricket, Maiden Test century against Australia at the MCG, IPL performances for Sunrisers Hyderabad, - IPL 2024 Emerging Player of the Season

Personal Information

Full Name: Kaki Nitish Kumar Reddy
Birthplace: Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
Date of Birth: May 25, 2003

Family & Relationships

Father: K. Mutyala Reddy
Mother: Manasa Jyostna

Career Milestones & Awards

Career Debut

2020 — Nitish Kumar Reddy made his senior domestic cricket debut for Andhra in January 2020. He had already gained recognition in junior cricket through his outstanding performances in the Vijay Merchant Trophy. His consistent domestic performances eventually helped him secure an IPL contract with Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2023.

Notable Works & Projects

Vijay Merchant Trophy 2017–18: Scored 1,237 runs during the tournament.

BCCI Under-16 Best Cricketer Award: Recognised for his performance during the 2017–18 season.

Andhra Domestic Cricket: Represented Andhra in domestic cricket from 2020.

Ranji Trophy 2022–23: Took 25 wickets and scored 160 runs in eight matches.

IPL Debut (2023): Made his IPL debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on 18 May 2023.

IPL 2024: Scored 303 runs and took three wickets during the season.

IPL 2024 Emerging Player: Received the Emerging Player of the Season award.

T20I Debut (2024): Made his international T20 debut against Bangladesh on 6 October 2024.

74 Against Bangladesh: Scored 74 runs off 34 balls in the second T20I against Bangladesh on 9 October 2024 and earned Player of the Match.

Test Debut (2024): Made his Test debut against Australia in Perth on 22 November 2024.

Maiden Test Century (2024): Scored 114 against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground during the Boxing Day Test.

Historic MCG Achievement: Became the first Indian batter to score a Test century at No. 8 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

ODI Debut (2025): Made his ODI debut against Australia on 19 October 2025.

Maiden ODI Half-Century: Scored 53 against New Zealand in his second ODI, according to published career records.

1. Sunrisers Hyderabad Retention: Retained by the franchise for the 2025 and 2026 IPL seasons, with a reported retention amount of ₹6 crore.

Awards & Honors

BCCI Best Cricketer – Under-16 Category (2017–18): Recognised for his outstanding performance in junior domestic cricket.

IPL Emerging Player of the Season (2024): Received the award after his breakthrough season with Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Player of the Match – India vs Bangladesh T20I (9 October 2024): Recognised for scoring 74 runs and taking two wickets.

1. Maiden Test Century at MCG (December 2024): A significant career milestone during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Favorites & Preferences

sport

Cricket

team

India

Quick Facts & Trivia

1Nitish Kumar Reddy's full name is Kaki Nitish Kumar Reddy.
2He was born on 26 May 2003 in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
3He started playing cricket at approximately five years of age.
4His father, K. Mutyala Reddy, played a significant role in supporting his cricket career.
5His father previously worked for Hindustan Zinc.
6His father reportedly left his job to support Nitish's cricket ambitions.
7Nitish regularly visited Hindustan Zinc cricket grounds during his childhood.
8Former Indian cricketer and selector MSK Prasad noticed his talent during age-group competitions.
9He received training through the Andhra Cricket Association's cricket academy in Kadapa.
10He scored 441 runs against Nagaland in the Vijay Merchant Trophy.
11His 441-run innings came off 345 balls.
12He scored 1,237 runs during the 2017–18 Vijay Merchant Trophy season.
13He also claimed 26 wickets during that tournament.
14His junior cricket performances earned him the BCCI Under-16 Best Cricketer recognition.
15He made his senior domestic debut for Andhra in January 2020.
16He made his IPL debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad in May 2023.
17His breakthrough IPL season came in 2024.
18He earned the IPL Emerging Player of the Season award in 2024.
19He scored 74 runs off 34 balls against Bangladesh in only his second T20I.
20He also took two wickets in that match.

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