[4][5] In 2022, Nihal was included in the Kerala Blasters squad for the 2022–23 Indian Super League season.

[11] After an impressive debut season, Nihal signed a thee-year contract extension with the Blasters till 2026.

[12] He played his first match of the 2023–24 season on 13 August 2023 against Gokulam Kerala FC in the 2023 Durand Cup, which they lost by the score of 3–4 at full-time.

[13] On 12 April 2024, Nihal scored his first goal for the club in a 3–1 win against Hyderabad FC, after coming as a substitute in the 63rd minute.

[15] On his second game for the club on 20 September, Nihal scored his first goal of the season against Odisha FC, helping Punjab in a 2–1 win.