The batter cited Nitish Kumar Reddy’s contribution as the most notable aspect of India’s dominant performance. Nitish ended with the most wickets, taking six from three games at an economy rate of 8.78. Hanuma Vihari provided his opinion of the series, with a particular emphasis on one player’s performance.
India accomplished a 3-0 sweep of the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, with the last match held on September 17 at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Multiple players delivered great individual performances throughout the series, with Abhishek Sharma winning as Player of the Series after hitting 229 runs over three innings at an average of 76.33. Sanju Samson also excelled, scoring two fifties in three games for 117 runs at an average of 39.00.
Nitish Kumar Reddy’s bowling performance during the Afghanistan series
Nitish Kumar Reddy’s bowling performance throughout the series showcased his return from injury. In the second T20I, he got three wickets for 24 runs in three overs and was named Player of the Match. In the third T20I, he took three wickets for 25 runs off four overs. Overall, he finished the series with six wickets in three games. His start to the series was difficult, as he scored 30 runs off just two overs in the first match.
The 23-year-old all-rounder was returning to action after a left quadriceps ailment flared up and deteriorated following India’s home one-day international series against Afghanistan in June 2026. The BCCI Center of Excellence authorized Washington Sundar and Nitish Kumar Reddy to play the three-match T20I series, which began on September 13.
Vihari assesses Nitish Kumar Reddy’s World Cup possibilities.
Vihari elaborated on Nitish Kumar Reddy’s position in India’s future ambitions, including the 2027 ODI World Cup. The batter claimed that team management is intensively preparing the all-rounder for the 50-over format, with the World Cup as a top priority.
The selection decisions mirrored India’s strategic considerations for the all-rounder position. Nitish Kumar Reddy’s inclusion in the West Indies ODI squad despite his exclusion from the Asian Games roster indicated that the team management was focused on preparing him for the World Cup campaign.
