Reddy hits ton; India 358/9 at close

December 28, 2024 12:35

Nitish Reddy celebrates his maiden Test century

India 358-9 (116 ovs) vs Aus 474 | Scorecard

Play has been called for the day because of bad light. The match will start early on Day 4 at 4.30am IST to make up for the time lost today due to bad light and rain.

The day belonged the young Nitish Reddy, who stole the show with a maiden Test century at No 8 to help India bounce back from a desperate situation.

India fought back to reach 358/9 in 116 overs, trailing Australia by 116 runs.

Walking in at the fall of the team's sixth wicket with just 191 on the board in reply to Australia's first innings total of 474 all out, the 21-year-old Reddy made an unbeaten 105 off 176 balls, and was involved in a record partnership of 127 for the eighth wicket with Washington Sundar (50 off 162 balls).

Courtesy of Reddy's superb knock, India not only avoided the follow-on but also managed to inch closer to the Australian total after starting the day 310 runs in arrears and with their top five batters back in dressing room.

Reddy reached the three-figure mark with a fine lofted shot over mid-on off Scott Boland, and his father's presence at the MCG made it even more memorable for the youngster.

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