Young Indian all -rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy surprised one by taking two big wickets in just one over in the ongoing third Test against England at the prestigious Lord’s Cricket Ground in London. At his second place of day 1, Nitish Kumar Reddy surprised everyone, including Rishabh Pant, with England openers Ben Docket and Zak Crolye’s back-to-back dismissal.
Reddy got the batsman of Ben Docket and Zak Crowly in the 14th innings. First, it was docket that fell on an easy ball towards the leg. The delivery was a small ball that flowed down towards the leg and it was not at all dangerous, but the docket went to a bridge shot, looking to add another border to his kitty. But the England opener did not connect well and finished the ball.
Nitish Kumar Reddy Lords and Rishabh Pants with a double blow in one over
Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant did not make a mistake and took a simple catch, in which the umpire immediately picked up his finger, and Docket went for 23 off 40 balls. But Reddy was not done. After a few balls, he gave India another important success in Lord’s.
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Now, it was the turn of the crown. The delivery was perfect. It picked up in that difficult area outside the off-stump, and the English opener was forced to play on him. The ball went a little after pitching, took the edge of her glove, and went straight to the pants behind the stump.
The wicketkeeper took an easy catch to finish Crlay’s stay as he left after scoring 18 runs with 43 balls. It was a smart captaincy by Shubman Gill that Nitish was quickly attacked, and the young bowler took just two big wickets within four balls.
Look at Rishabh Pant’s response here:
Nitish Kumar Reddy sent the packing of England openers#SonySportsnetwork #GRONDUMAHARAJEETHAMARI #ENGVIND #Nayaindia #Dhaakadindia #Teamindia #Extraaainnings pic.twitter.com/1l6fwyd126
– Sony Sports Network (@SonySportsnetwk) 10 July, 2025
𝙏𝙬𝙤 Good, @Nkreddy07
He came to bowl in just 14th over and hit it twice, sent #Benduckett And #Zakcrawley Back!
Funny facts: In a single, NKR registered its best test data – 2/5* #ENGVIND Third Test, Day 1 | Now live on jiohotstar …… pic.twitter.com/c6fhgsvb8z
– Star Sports (@StarsportsIndia) 10 July, 2025
Rishabh Pant cannot believe that Nitish Kumar Reddy has 2 in one over. pic.twitter.com/tn8jpnpwfg
– Mufadal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) 10 July, 2025
Shubman Gill’s missed catch refused Nitish Kumar Reddy at Lord’s dream
Even the Indian all -rounder almost removed Oli Pope in the 14th over. Nitish bowled a complete delivery with a vobbal seam outside the stump, and the Pope left for a drive away from his body. The ball flew towards the street, where Shubman Gill dives a full length to his right.
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The Indian captain got his hand on the ball, but could not catch, and the ball fell to the ground. It was a difficult opportunity, but Reddy may have taken his third wicket if Gill would have gone by both hands. The young captains seemed disappointed as he had held his head, as he missed out on a big opportunity.
England struggle against India at 83/2 before lunch
Well, before the lunch break, England reached 83 for a loss of two in 25 overs, and Indian bowlers, especially Reddy’s efforts were impressive. The young Indian bowler has influenced everyone by achieving the most swing and seam movement in the ongoing God’s test.
Nitish’s delivery is increasing in the air and more than the pitch than any other bowler, causing him a serious threat to the England batsmen in the ongoing third Test at Lord’s. In particular, it is not easy to bat in Lord’s first morning of a test since 2022, the average is less than 20 runs per batsman.
