Reddy stitched a stormy 50-run partnership with Abdul Samad in just 20 balls to help SRH recover from 39/3 and take them to a competitive 182/9. The Andhra batsman made a brilliant counter-attack and scored 64 runs in 37 balls with the help of four fours and five sixes, while Samad scored 25 runs in just 12 balls with the help of five fours.

The 20-year-old also showcased his bowling skills, taking the wicket of Jits Sharma in the 16th over and finishing with figures of 1-33 from three overs. Additionally, he showcased his fielding skills by taking a remarkable catch in deep mid-wicket. Demonstrated ability. ,

Speaking on Star Sports Cricket Live, about the 20-year-old all-rounder, who made his IPL debut last year and featured in only two matches as a bowler, getting a chance to bat in both, Rayudu said: " That too when the top batsmen were scoring runs, they did not score runs in this game and you extend your hand and say I am as good as you, I am here to win matches for my team, they have that The attitude, talent and confidence is there and I hope he gets the support of some important people now who will really recognize what he is and what his talents are and I'm sure when he is ready and mature he will go much further. Will increase till.

Defending 183 runs, SRH survived a late attack from PBKS's Shashank Singh (46 not out) and Ashutosh Sharma (33 not out off 15) to seal a narrow 2-run win.Rayudu also highlighted the performance of the duo of Shashank and Ashutosh, who played a sensational match-winning innings in PBKS's 3-wicket win over Gujra Titans last week.

"And the best thing was that the innings was very confident. It was not that the last performance was a fluke, they have done it again and it shows how this tournament is and how much young talent comes out in it. We have seen the innings of Nitish Reddy and these two young boys, that's the beauty of it and I am sure Shashank Singh will go much further than these innings, I think he has a big future ahead of him.,

Meanwhile, legendary West Indies batsman Brian Lara shared his thoughts about Bhuvneshwar Kumar and praised the swing king's effective bowling with the ball.

Bhuvneshwar finished with figures of 2-32, including one maiden over, in his quota of four overs. The 34-year-old struck twice in the powerplay and dismissed impact player Prabhsimran Singh and PBKS skipper Shikhar Dhawan to leave the hosts at 27/3.

“I have spent a few years with him when I was with SRH. He is professional in the nets; he works on his game and sets a very good example for the youngsters.I think it's great to be with him. He is not like that express pack now, but with that new ball, he is very effective. I want him to continue looking for wickets because even if he takes one or two more runs, he can still get quick wickets. Yes, it's fine because I think he's going to get the wicket, putting his team in a better position," Lara said.

Sunrisers will next face Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Monday.