About Nitish Kumar Reddy
Nitish Kumar Reddy is an Indian all-rounder who plays for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026. SRH retained him for ₹6 crore.
His IPL pay has moved from ₹20 lakh in 2024 (Sunrisers Hyderabad) to ₹6 crore in 2026. Across the seasons listed below, his IPL contracts add up to about ₹12.2 crore.
Since making his IPL debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Royal Challengers Bangalore on 18 May 2023, he has played 42 IPL matches, scoring 787 runs and taking 13 wickets.
Notable Achievements of Nitish Kumar Reddy in IPL
- IPL finalist (2024): played in the final.
- Highest IPL score: 76* off 42 balls against Rajasthan Royals in 2024.
- IPL fifties: 3 half-centuries.
- Best batting season: 303 runs in 2024.
- Player of the Match: 2 awards in the IPL.
How Nitish Kumar Reddy’s Salary Compares at SRH
Nitish Kumar Reddy is the 8th highest-paid player in the 28-man SRH squad, taking about 4.9% of the team’s total player spend. The average SRH player earns about ₹4.33 crore in IPL 2026. In 2025 he earned ₹6 crore.