The IPL 2024 is showing its thrilling side almost in every match. In the last match, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings locked horns. In that match, Hyderabad player Nitish Kumar Reddy played an outstanding knock. That played a crucial role in SRH’s innings. After showing his masterclass, former Indian player Aakash Chopra lauded him.
Nitish’s Masterclass:
After Punjab Kings won the toss, they chose to field first against Hyderabad. Despite a promising start, Hyderabad faced setbacks as wickets fell at regular intervals. Amidst the pressure, Nitish Kumar Reddy took the field, turning the tide in Hyderabad’s favor with a stellar performance.
Reddy’s responsible batting proved pivotal as he notched up a half-century, scoring 64 runs off just 37 balls. With an impressive strike rate of 172.97, he demonstrated his ability to accelerate the innings. His innings comprised 4 boundaries and 5 towering sixes, showcasing his aggressive yet calculated approach. Reddy’s remarkable contribution propelled Hyderabad’s total to 182/9, providing them with a competitive score to defend against Punjab Kings in the ensuing innings.
Aakash Chopra’s Words:
Aakash Chopra praised Nitish Kumar Reddy for his match-winning performance in SunRisers Hyderabad’s IPL 2024 match against Punjab Kings. Reddy’s exceptional knock was instrumental in securing victory for SRH, earning accolades from Chopra for his impactful contribution to the team’s success.
Aakash Chopra said, “The Hyderabad batting stumbled at the start. It seemed at one stage that even 150 might be difficult. However, Nitish Reddy. He was a net bowler with Chennai till last year and hit a six off the last ball to win the last match against Chennai and here also he scored runs and decent runs.”
Later he added, “The kid bats well. He has the might. In the first 15 years of this tournament, there were very few Indian finishers. That’s why whoever can finish, his price at the auction goes through the roof. However, now you can see players like Rahul Tewatia, Shivam Dube, Shashank Singh, and Ashutosh Sharma. You can keep Nitish Kumar Reddy also on the same list.”
That win boosted Sunrisers Hyderabad’s confidence. They are standing in the fifth position with 6 points. In the last match, they will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 15.
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