IPL 2025: Nitish Reddy Father in RCB Jersey Sparks Online Frenzy Amid SRH Struggles

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Just hours before Sunrisers Hyderabad's crucial clash against Gujarat Titans, a photo of Nitish Kumar Reddy's father wearing a Royal Challengers Bengaluru jersey went viral - and it has the internet buzzing.

The image, clicked at a gym, shows Muthyala Reddy, father of the SRH all-rounder, proudly donning RCB colours while his son continues to play for the struggling Hyderabad franchise.

The timing couldn't have been worse - or more ironic. SRH are having a disastrous IPL 2025 campaign, managing only 3 wins from 9 matches. They sit ninth on the table with just six points, and to keep their playoff hopes alive, they now need to win all of their remaining five games. A single slip could all but end their run.

So when fans saw Nitish's father in RCB gear, reactions poured in. "Your dad changed sides too, Reddy," one user posted. Another quipped, "Uncle couldn't watch SRH collapse anymore." The post first surfaced on Reddit, where an RCB fan shared it with a heart emoji - but what followed was a flood of memes, debates, and even some support.

Some netizens defended Muthyala Reddy, pointing out he's a known admirer of Virat Kohli and has long supported RCB. Others recalled that Nitish himself was once an RCB fan before being picked by Hyderabad. But context or not, the photo struck a nerve with SRH loyalists already disappointed with their team's performances.

Nitish Kumar Reddy, who was expected to be one of SRH's breakout Indian players this season, hasn't lived up to the billing. Restricted to batting duties due to injury, he has scored just 152 runs in 9 matches at an average of 21.71, without a single fifty to his name. His form, like his team's, has dipped significantly since the season opener - a game in which SRH posted a record 286 runs, setting the tone for what looked like a promising campaign.

But that early high was short-lived. SRH went on to lose four consecutive matches, slipping down the table rapidly. Despite their explosive batting line-up, the team has failed to close out games and now finds itself in must-win territory. The pressure is mounting, and off-field distractions - even in the form of a jersey choice - aren't helping.

Meanwhile, the franchise Muthyala Reddy was spotted supporting - RCB - has turned their season around. With 7 wins in 10 games, they're sitting comfortably at second place and are on the brink of confirming a playoff spot.

Whether the jersey was worn in jest, out of loyalty to Kohli, or simply as workout attire, one thing is clear - it's become a symbol of irony for SRH fans. As the team stares at elimination, the sight of one of their star player's family members backing a rival side has only deepened the frustration.