Nitish Kumar Reddy delivered a memorable performance with the bat on Day 3 of the ongoing IND vs AUS 4th Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Walking in when Team India was in a critical situation, the 21-year-old stitched a match-defining 127-run partnership with Washington Sundar and also brought up his maiden Test century. Nitish achieved this landmark in 171 balls, laced with 10 fours and a six, giving India a fighting chance in IND vs AUS 4th Test match.
What is Nitish Kumar Reddy's IPL salary?
Before Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) showed immense faith in Nitish by retaining him as one of their five core players. This is the same Nitish who is now making headlines for his heroics against Australia. Having joined Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in 2023, he initially earned Rs 20 lakh per season. However, recognizing his potential and growing impact, the franchise retained him for a hefty Rs 6 crore for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, making him their fifth retained player.
Nitish Kumar Reddy's IPL Performance
In 15 IPL matches so far, Nitish has scored 303 runs at a good strike rate of 142.92 and also taken three wickets. His recent ton against Australia in the 4th Test of IND vs AUS Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Melbourne has further enhanced his reputation. The rising India star is all set now to showcase his skills in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 as his present form promises thrilling action in the upcoming IPL season.
Nitish Kumar Reddy's unique record in Test Cricket
Nitish Kumar Reddy attained a historic milestone in the ongoing IND vs AUS Border-Gavaskar Test series. He has become the leading six-hitter of IND vs AUS Test series and matched the record for most sixes hit by a visiting batter in a Test series on Australian soil.
Reddy, who still remains unbeaten and will bat on Day 4 of IND vs AUS 4th Test in Melbourne, has smashed 8 sixes so far, equaling the record set by England’s Michael Vaughan during 2002-03 Ashes series and West Indies' Chris Gayle in 2009-10 series against Australia.