Nitish Kumar Reddy’s maiden Test century sparked a remarkable comeback for India on Day 3 of the fourth Test against Australia.
Nitish Kumar Reddy’s maiden Test century sparked a remarkable comeback for India on Day 3 of the fourth Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Reddy scored an unbeaten 105 off 176 balls, leading India to 358/9 in response to Australia’s first innings total of 474, trailing by 116 runs.
Coming in at a challenging position of 191/6, Reddy anchored India’s innings with a crucial partnership of 127 runs alongside Washington Sundar, who contributed a vital half-century. Reddy’s century marked him as the first Indian to score a hundred at number eight in Australia, surpassing Anil Kumble’s previous record of 87.
Despite early setbacks, including the dismissals of Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja, Reddy’s resilience and counter-attacking approach steadied the innings. He faced some risky running between wickets but ultimately showcased his talent against Australia’s bowling attack.
As Day 3 concluded, Reddy’s performance provided hope for India as they aimed to recover from a precarious position. The young all-rounder’s achievement not only highlighted his potential but also energized the Indian camp as they looked to build on this momentum heading into Day 4.
Key moments on Day 3 of India vs Australia 4th Test:
- India post 358/9 in 116 overs at Stumps, trial by 116 runs
- Bad light and rain stops play
- The third session was off to a delayed start due to rain
- Reddy and Sundar’s partnership was on 105 off 195 balls at the end of the second session
- Early Tea was taken at the MCG, India were 326/7, trailing Australia by 148 runs
- The Reddy-Sundar partnership went past 100 in 190 balls
- Reddy and Sundar’s partnership went past 50 in 111 balls
- Reddy raised his half-century in 81 balls
- Nitish Kumar Reddy was batting on 40 off 61 balls at the end of the first session
- India 244/7 at Lunch, trail Australia by 230 runs
- Ravindra Jadeja fell to Nathan Lyon on 17 off 51 balls
- Rishabh Pant was dismissed by Scott Boland on 28 off 37 balls with India still behind by 280 runs
- India resumed at 164/5, trailing Australia by 310 runs
- India started the day 111 runs away from avoiding a follow-on
