IND vs BAN: Fans cheer Nitish Reddy's maiden 50; want SRH to retain him at IPL auction

Making the most of the opportunity he presented, Nitish Reddy left a significant mark in the 2nd T20I against Bangladesh by scoring his maiden 50. While his innings came to an end at 74 runs off 34 balls, dismissed by Mustafizur Rahman, Reddy certainly made an impression. His innings included 7 sixes and 4 fours, showcasing his impact, particularly after India lost three quick wickets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.

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In the 8.5 over, Mahmudullah believed he had dismissed Nitish Reddy and even urged his team to review the decision. However, the call went against the visitors, providing Reddy with a lifeline. Energized by this second chance, he shifted into attack mode and ultimately secured his maiden half-century. 

Fans, especially on X (formerly known as Twitter), expressed their admiration for the all-rounder’s impressive hitting abilities. Many even want Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to retain him at the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) auction.

As of the 17th over, the Men in Blue had amassed 185 runs while losing 5 wickets. Hardik Pandya is at the crease along with Riyan Parag, pushing India towards a formidable total.

The Indian innings saw early dismissals, with Sanju Samson falling for 10 runs off 7 balls and Abhishek Sharma departing for 15 runs off 11. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav managed 8 runs off 10 balls before being dismissed. Rinku Singh also contributed significantly by scoring his own half-century.

Mustafizur Rahman was the standout bowler for Bangladesh, claiming two wickets, while Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Taskin Ahmed each added to their tally with one wicket apiece. As the match progressed, Bangladesh was eager to take more wickets and turn the tide.

Teams:

India (Playing XI): Sanju Samson(w), Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Nitish Reddy, Hardik Pandya, Riyan Parag, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Mayank Yadav

Bangladesh (Playing XI): Parvez Hossain Emon, Litton Das(w), Najmul Hossain Shanto(c), Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman

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