NEW DELHI: Rising star Nitish Reddy showcased his power-hitting abilities in his second international match with two powerful sixes off the leg-spinner Rishad Hossain in the second T20I vs Bangladesh on Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
Reddy, known for his aggressive play, came in early after India lost two wickets at 25.
Reddy, who made his T20 debut in the previous match, took some time to settle as he scored 13 runs off the first 13 balls with the help of a solitary boundary, but soon shifted gears as he scored 37 runs in the next 14 balls that included 2 fours and four sixes, racing to his first fifty.
Reddy targeted Hossain in particular as he spotted his deliveries early. The incident happened in the 10th over when Reddy hit two consecutive meaty shots off the leg spinner.
The first six was a powerful shot as Reddy flicked it over the fielder’s head, clearing the boundary with ease, while in the second he got down on one leg to hit it over deep mid-wicket, landing deep in the stands. His clean and effortless strike stunned the player as the crowd erupted into applause.
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These soft knocks added valuable runs to the total and shifted the momentum in the team’s favour, highlighting Reddy’s ability to take spin with confidence and authority.
