KKR vs SRH | Twitter erupts as Nitish Kumar Reddy wins maiden POTM in IPL 2026

Nitish Kumar Reddy is back at his best as an all-rounder in the IPL 2026. In the match against KKR, he gave his best with both bat and the ball. Scoring 39 runs and taking 2 wickets with the ball, NKR was able to win his first POTM in IPL 2026.

Sunrisers Hyderabad have finally secured their first win of the IPL 2026. The team went against Kolkata Knight Riders in their last encounter, where Nitish Kumar Reddy stole the spotlight. The youngster had already impressed several individuals with his all-round skills in the game.

When SRH batted first, the top order was able to give a strong start to the team. Eventually, Nitish Kumar Reddy partnered with Heinrich Klaasen to give a strong finish to the team. He alone went on to score 39 runs off just 24 balls with 4 fours and one six. SRH finished their innings scoring 226/8 in 20 overs.

Later in the chase, Nitish Kumar Reddy was also handed the ball. He changed the entire momentum by dismissing Rinku Singh for 35 runs, and also taking the wicket of Anukul Roy in the same over. With two wickets and 39 runs with the bat, he went on to receive the POTM award for his performances.

Sustained Performance

While Reddy has showcased his best in the match against KKR, he is yet to show more. The real test comes with sustained performances which fans do expect from him.

SRH Fans Loved it

Watching Nitish Kumar Reddy do well with both bat and the ball turned out to be an absolute cinema moment for the fans. The bonus point was that SRH was also able to win the game.

The Next Big Thing

Nitish Kumar Reddy surely is India's next big all-rounder across formats. He already holds a Test ton in Australia, and now he has added another POTM award to his cabinet.