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Nitish Kumar Reddy starred with the bat for India against Bangladesh in the second T20I of the three-match series at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday, October 9. The right-handed batter smashed 74 runs off 34 balls at a strike rate of 217.65, comprising seven sixes and four boundaries. This was only his second innings for the Men in Blue after scoring an unbeaten 16 off 15 balls in the seven-wicket win over Bangladesh on his debut in the first T20I.
Reddy made it to the national side after a breakthrough season for SuniRisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The Visakhapatnam-batter scored 303 runs in 11 innings at a strike rate of 142.92, including two half-centuries. The medium pacer also bagged three wickets.
Fans on X lauded Nitish Kumar Reddy for his maiden half-century in only his second game for India. One user wrote:
"What a knock, he is here to stay in Indian cricket, an incredible young talent."
Another user wrote:
"74 (34) with 4 fours and 7 sixes, insane courage shown by a 21 year old who's playing his 2nd T20i only."
A third user added:
"He's one for the future."
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Nitish Kumar Reddy and Rinku Singh hit 50s as India set a 222-run target for Bangladesh
Half-centuries from Nitish Kumar Reddy and Rinku Singh helped India put up 221/9 in their allotted 20 overs against Bangladesh in the second T20I. Rinku scored 53 runs off 29 balls with the aid of three sixes and five boundaries. The duo shared a 108-run partnership after the hosts were reduced to 41/3 inside powerplay. Hardik Pandya also chipped in with 32 off 19, comprising two sixes and as many boundaries.
Rishad Hossain starred with the ball for Bangladesh, finishing with figures of 3/55, while Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Shakib, and Mustafizur Rahman bagged two wickets apiece.
The Suryakumar Yadav-led side are leading the three-match T20I series 1-0 after a seven-wicket win over Bangladesh in Gwalior.
Follow the IND vs BAN 2nd T20I live score and updates here.
