Hat-Trick Alert: Nitish Kumar Reddy Tears Through MP’s Top Order in SMAT Super League at Pune
In a rare burst of fast-bowling brilliance, Andhra all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy produced a stunning hat-trick against Madhya Pradesh during the Super League stage of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy at DY Patil Academy, Pune, on Friday. The triple strike — which included the wickets of Harsh Gawli, Harpreet Bhatia and Rajat Patidar — briefly reduced MP to 14 for 3 and became the defining moment of the match.
Video of the sequence circulated immediately after the dismissal, with the official BCCI Domestic account sharing the moment on social platforms. The clip shows Reddy steaming in with pace, hitting the top order in quick succession and completing the remarkable three-wicket burst in the powerplay.
🚨 𝗛𝗔𝗧-𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧 🚨
— BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) December 12, 2025
Moment of sheer brilliance by Nitish Kumar Reddy as he completed a superb hat-trick against Madhya Pradesh in the Super League Stage in Pune 👏#SMAT | @IDFCFIRSTBank | @NKReddy07 pic.twitter.com/3iv0wo1kFI
Despite Reddy's heroics, Madhya Pradesh recovered from the early collapse to chase down Andhra’s modest total of 112, eventually winning the match by four wickets — a result underlining that a hat-trick, however spectacular, does not always guarantee team victory. Match reports and scorecards confirm MP’s recovery and the final margin.
How the hat-trick unfolded
Reddy’s triple came in the third over of MP’s chase. First he bowled Harsh Gawli with a full, fast delivery that sneaked through the defense; next he removed experienced campaigner Harpreet Bhatia; and then he uprooted Rajat Patidar — the latter dismissal provoking the loudest reaction among the small crowd and TV commentators given Patidar’s stature in domestic cricket. The three quick wickets swung the game into a tense moment before MP regrouped.
What this means for Nitish Kumar Reddy
The performance will raise selectors’ eyebrows. Reddy, an all-rounder who has been in and around India squads, used the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy stage to demonstrate his bowling credentials emphatically. Analysts say a hat-trick on a high-profile domestic stage strengthens his case for future T20 selections, even if a single match cannot define a player’s national prospects.
Reaction and the wider context
Social media lit up within minutes: clips, reaction reels and praise flooded X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram, many applauding Reddy’s pace and accuracy. BCCI Domestic’s post — widely reshared — helped the moment go viral internationally, with highlight packages appearing across news portals and sports channels.
Match summary
- Event: Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 — Super League (Pune)
- Fixture: Andhra (AP) vs Madhya Pradesh (MP)
- Key moment: Nitish Kumar Reddy hat-trick (Gawli, Bhatia, Patidar)
- Result: Madhya Pradesh chased 113 to win by 4 wickets
Where to watch the clip
Official BCCI highlights and the viral clip are available via the BCCI Domestic social channels and have been embedded above. Major sports outlets — including ESPNcricinfo, India Today, NDTV Sports and Times of India — published match reports and highlight links immediately after the game.
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