'Zero Game Awareness': Nitish Kumar Reddy Celebrates Taking Catch On Free-Hit During IND Vs NZ 1st T20I | VIDEO
· Free Press Journal
Nitish Kumar Reddy found himself in an awkward situation during the first T20 International between India and New Zealand. The Indian all-rounder celebrated a catch off Bevon Jacobs, only to realise that the delivery was a free-hit. He quickly understood his mistake and apologised, creating an amusing moment on the field.
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Nitish Reddy celebrates catch off free-hit
Bhuvneshwar Kumar 3rd over and getting hit hard
— BackToLobby (@_backtolobby) October 22, 2026
Embarassment movement for the Nitish Kumar Reddy pic.twitter.com/Fha6ZqKlj1
The incident took place when Bhuvneshwar Kumar bowled to Jacobs during the match. The New Zealand batter attempted a lofted drive off a full delivery but failed to connect cleanly. The ball travelled towards long-on, where Reddy completed the catch.
Reddy initially celebrated, believing he had dismissed the New Zealand batter. However, he soon realised that the delivery was a free-hit, meaning Jacobs could not be dismissed through a conventional caught-out decision. The Indian all-rounder then apologised after recognising his mistake.
Netizens react to Nitish's awkward moment
Nitish Kumar Reddy celebrating after taking a catch on no ball pic.twitter.com/Y0DlBV8PYH
— Venky Mama (@venkymama100) October 22, 2026
MOYE MOYE MOMENT!
— Mukku (@Cric_Mukku) October 22, 2026
After a 4-year wait, Bhuvneshwar Kumar finally bowls in international cricket!
Despite bowling brilliantly, wickets just weren't coming his way. Then came the moment when he bowled the 2nd no-ball of his career!
The batter smashed the free-hit delivery… pic.twitter.com/iZe1Cjv6QW
Zero game awareness by Nitish Kumar (reddy) #indvsnz
— SarcasticStriker (@ABD_strikes) October 22, 2026
Abhishek Sharma Drops Sitter Off Mayank Yadav In NZ Vs IND 1st T20I | VIDEONitish Kumar Reddy was asleep in the field, celebrated a catch off a free-hit.
— Gappebaaz (@BazzBalle) October 22, 2026
India's fielding level have gone down the drain#INDvNZ
India's fielding has been a cause of concern over the past few months. Earlier, Abhishek Sharma dropped a simple catch to let off Daryl Mitchell. Mitchell did not make a lot of impact but added a couple of boundaries to the score before he was eventually dismissed. Jacobs also chipped in with a fine cameo, while it was Glenn Phillips' 82 not out that powered the hosts to a massive 225 batting first.