New Delhi [India], Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) all-rounder Nitish Kumar Raid scaled a new high in his budding cricket career as he became the most expensive player in the history of the Andhra Premier League (APL) T20 competition on Thursday. Nitish, who is currently representing SRH in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), has caught a lot of attention with his all-round performances, six-hitting ability and useful fast bowling. At just 20, he is being tipped to be one of the players to watch in the future, considering how rare fast bowling all-rounders are in India. Nitish's emotional reaction was shared on the league's official Instagram page as he watched the auction from his hotel room. He was bought by Godavari Titans team for Rs 15.6 lakh.https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7BUbjKPxyC/?igsh=MWNvZjdvYm5zbWFsYw= In the seven innings of nine matches of IPL 2024, Nitish has scored 239 runs at an average of 47.80 and a strike rate of over 152, which includes two half-centuries. His best score is 76*, which he played against Rajasthan Royals in just 42 balls, which included three fours and eight sixes. , This proved to be a match-winning innings for SRH. Along with his pace, he has also taken three wickets including a spell of 2/17 against Delhi Capitals. APL is a domestic T20 league organized by Andra Cricket Association since 2022.It consists of six teams, which include Bezwada Tigers, Coastal Riders Godavari Titans, Rayalaseema Kings, Uttarandhra Lions and Vizag Warriors. International Indian cricketers like Srikar Bharat and Hanuma Vihari have played in it. This league. SRH will take on Gujarat Titans in Hyderabad on Thursday. SR are just one win away from sealing their playoff berth, having won seven games, lost five and are placed third on the points table with 14 points. GTI finished the tournament having won five games, lost seven and one was a no result.He has 11 points.