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Fans hail ‘Telugu brothers’ Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy after India’s Christchurch T20I win

India secured a win over New Zealand in the second T20I on October 24, 2026, thanks to a strong finish by Nitish Kumar Reddy and Tilak Varma. The pair, hailing from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana respectively, shared an unbeaten 69-run stand for the seventh wicket.

Nitish, who scored 26 runs from 13 deliveries, earned the game changer award.

Social media users celebrated the duo as the 'Telugu brothers' after a clip of them speaking Telugu during the match went viral. Nitish further fueled the excitement by posting photos with Tilak using a caption referencing a popular Telugu film, which prompted a comment from Delhi Capitals player Vijay Tripurana.

Minister Nara Lokesh also commended the pair for their coordination and role in turning the match around.

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