K Nithish Kumar Reddy has quietly evolved into one of the most explosive Indian finishers in IPL 2025, piling up 485 runs from 365 balls across three seasons with Sunrisers Hyderabad. The right-hander’s fearless approach shows in a strike-rate of 132 and 25 clean sixes—more than one every three overs he faces—while 31 boundaries keep the scoreboard ticking. His twin half-centuries, topped by a 76-run blitz, underline an ability to convert starts into match-defining cameos. Though primarily picked for his batting pyrotechnics, Reddy’s occasional off-cutters have already claimed five wickets in 139 balls. Operating at an economy of 10.96, he has never let the asking rate drift, while a best of 2 for 39 shows he can break partnerships when the captain tosses him the ball. After three straight years in the Orange Army set-up, the 2023-25 arc proves continuity breeds confidence: every season he has stayed with Sunrisers Hyderabad, his boundary count and six-hitting frequency have climbed. With 22 innings of evidence and no signs of slowing down, Nithish Kumar Reddy is fast becoming the go-to impact player for SRH in crunch middle-overs situations.

Faf du Plessis has become one of the most bankable IPL openers across 13 seasons and four franchises, culminating in his 2025 stint with Delhi Capitals. The South African has stacked up 4,773 runs at a strike rate of 135, carving 439 boundaries and clearing the rope 174 times—numbers that paint the picture of a batsman who keeps the scoreboard in perpetual motion. With 39 half-centuries from 147 innings, he has built consistency into aggression, while his unbeaten 96 remains the tantalising high-water mark just short of a maiden IPL ton. From Chennai Super Kings’ yellow to Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s red and now Delhi Capitals’ blue, du Plessis has turned every jersey into a run-making statement, proving that adaptability and class travel well in T20 cricket.

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