Nitish Kumar Reddy, playing the second test match of his career, is a trending name in Indian cricket today. He scored the highest runs in the first innings with a knock of 42 runs off 54 balls.
However, it wasn’t just the 42 runs but the 42nd over bowled by Scott Boland that turned this 21 year old batting all-rounder into the sensation of the day. Reddy transformed his personal score from 23 to 42 in a single over, delivering one of the most memorable knocks of his career. This innings is sure to boost his confidence for future matches.
Nitish Reddy came in at No. 6 after Rohit Sharma Departed by Boland on LBW and announced his arrival with a delightful cover drive for four off the opposing captain, Pat Cummins.
The highlight of his innings was the 42nd over against Scott Boland. On the second ball of the over (a length ball outside off), Reddy played an extraordinary reverse scoop over the slips. The shot was so well-timed that it sailed all the way, leaving the crowd in awe. He followed this up with another boundary off a wayward delivery, putting Boland under pressure. The bowler then conceded a no-ball, and Reddy capitalized by pulling the next delivery for a six. Nathan Lyon attempted to catch it but failed. To make matters worse for Boland, another no-ball followed the six.
