India vs Australia Highlights, 4th Test Day 3: Reddy hits maiden Test century; India 358-9 at stumps

4th Test Day 3 | IND vs AUS Highlights: India are at 358-9, trailing by 116 runs, when rain stopped play. Reddy unbeaten on 105 runs off 176 balls.

Young Nitish Reddy scored a memorable maiden international hundred batting at number eight and lifted a faltering India to 358 for nine at stumps on the third day of the fourth Test against Australia here on Saturday.

 

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).

 

Thanks to their stand, 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.

 

At stumps, India were trailing the hosts by 116 runs.

 

Stumps were called early due to bad light.

 

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.

 

During his knock, Reddy showed the team's established batters how to get the job done.

 

Earlier, India, who started the day on 164 for five, saw Rishabh Pant (28) throw away his wicket at a crucial juncture before Ravindra Jadeja was trapped lbw for 17.

  India vs Australia 4th Test full scorecard   

India 1st Inning
358-9 (116 ov) CRR:3.09
Batter		R	B	4s	6s	SR
Yashasvi Jaiswal	runout (A Carey / P Cummins)	82	118	11	1	69.49
Rohit Sharma (C)	c SM Boland b P Cummins	3	5	0	0	60
KL Rahul	b P Cummins	24	42	3	0	57.14
Virat Kohli	c A Carey b SM Boland	36	86	4	0	41.86
Akash Deep	c NM Lyon b SM Boland	0	13	0	0	0
Rishabh Pant (WK)	c NM Lyon b SM Boland	28	37	3	0	75.68
Ravindra Jadeja	lbw b NM Lyon	17	51	3	0	33.33
Nitish Kumar Reddy	Not out	105	176	10	1	59.66
Washington Sundar	c S Smith b NM Lyon	50	162	1	0	30.86
Jasprit Bumrah	c U Khawaja b P Cummins	0	3	0	0	0
Mohammed Siraj	Not out	2	7	0	0	28.57
Extras	11 (b 0, Ib 2, w 5, nb 4, p 0)
Total	358 (9 wkts, 116 Ov)
Bowler	O	M	R	W	NB	ECO
Mitchell Starc	25	2	86	0	3	3.44
Pat Cummins	27	6	86	3	0	3.19
Scott Boland	27	7	57	3	0	2.11
Nathan Lyon	27	4	88	2	0	3.26
Mitchell Marsh	7	1	28	0	1	4
Travis Head	3	0	11	0	0	3.67

   

  

12:52 PM

4th Test Day 3 | Nitish Kumar Reddy's cricket videos today

12:24 PM

4th Test Day 3 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: Play called off due to rain!

The rest of the day's play has been called off due to rain. India end the day at 358/9 with centurion Nitish and Siraj on the crease

12:16 PM

4th Test Day 3 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: How long can the play continue for?

If the light and weather permits, play can continue till 6:46 PM local time (1:16 PM IST)

12:08 PM

4th Test Day 3 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: It has started to rain!

While play was stopped due to bad light, it has now started to rain at the MCG! More delay expected.

12:07 PM

India first innings scorecard on Day 3 of Boxing Day Test

India 1st Inning
358-9 (116 ov) CRR:3.09
Batter		R	B	4s	6s	SR
Yashasvi Jaiswal	runout (A Carey / P Cummins)	82	118	11	1	69.49
Rohit Sharma (C)	c SM Boland b P Cummins	3	5	0	0	60
KL Rahul	b P Cummins	24	42	3	0	57.14
Virat Kohli	c A Carey b SM Boland	36	86	4	0	41.86
Akash Deep	c NM Lyon b SM Boland	0	13	0	0	0
Rishabh Pant (WK)	c NM Lyon b SM Boland	28	37	3	0	75.68
Ravindra Jadeja	lbw b NM Lyon	17	51	3	0	33.33
Nitish Kumar Reddy	Not out	105	176	10	1	59.66
Washington Sundar	c S Smith b NM Lyon	50	162	1	0	30.86
Jasprit Bumrah	c U Khawaja b P Cummins	0	3	0	0	0
Mohammed Siraj	Not out	2	7	0	0	28.57
Extras	11 (b 0, Ib 2, w 5, nb 4, p 0)
Total	358 (9 wkts, 116 Ov)
Bowler	O	M	R	W	NB	ECO
Mitchell Starc	25	2	86	0	3	3.44
Pat Cummins	27	6	86	3	0	3.19
Scott Boland	27	7	57	3	0	2.11
Nathan Lyon	27	4	88	2	0	3.26
Mitchell Marsh	7	1	28	0	1	4
Travis Head	3	0	11	0	0	3.67

12:05 PM

4th Test Day 3 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: Nitish joins elusive list!

Nitish Reddy is now the 3rd youngest Indian to score a Test ton for India at 21 years.

12:05 PM

Nitish Kumar Reddy’s father shares emotional moment with Adam Gilchrist during interview

Adam Gilchrist caught up with Nitish Kumar Reddy's father in the crowd, capturing the emotions of a proud parent witnessing his son’s remarkable achievement.

 

"For our family, it's a special day, and we cannot forget this day in our life," he said, reflecting on the momentous occasion. "He has been performing well since the age group of 14-15, and now, in international cricket, it's a very special feeling."

 

When asked about his emotions as Nitish was on 99 runs with just one wicket remaining, his father admitted the tension was palpable. "I was very tensed. Only the last wicket was remaining," he said, recalling the nerve-wracking moment.

 

Nitish’s performance has marked a significant milestone, bringing immense pride to his family and fans alike.

WATCH When Reddy reached his century

11:56 AM

4th Test Day 3 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: Play interrupted due to bad light!

The play has been stopped due to bad light above the ground. Some clouds hovering over the stadium as the floodlights are switched on. Reddy goes off the ground with appreciation from the players and the staff.

11:54 AM

4th Test Day 3 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: 3 runs from the over!

Over Summary 0 0 1 0 2 0; India 358/9 after 116 overs; Nitish Reddy 105 (176) Siraj 2 (7)

 

Lyon continues the attack. Nitish takes a single on the 3rd delivery.

 

Siraj leaves the next delivery going past his off stump. Edge and it flies past the slips. 2 runs taken.

11:50 AM

4th Test Day 3 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: 100 for Reddy!

Over Summary 0 0 4 0 1 0; India 355/9 after 115 overs; Nitish Reddy 101 (174) Siraj 0 (3)

 

Boland continues the attack. Nitish blocks the first delivery.

 

Another block as Boland shouts for LBW. Umpire says no.

 

Nitish Reddy goes down the ground for FOUR and reaches his maiden Test hundred. Nitish blocks the next delivery.

 

Another shot towards cover as he takes a single

11:48 AM

4th Test Day 3 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: Maiden Test hundred for Reddy!

Nitish Reddy scores a FOUR down the ground to complete his maiden Test ton.

11:44 AM

4th Test Day 3 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: Wicket maiden for Bumrah!

Over Summary 0 0 W 0 0 0; India 350/9 after 114 overs; Nitish Reddy 99 (168) Siraj 0 (3)

 

Cummins continues the attack. Bumrah avoids the bouncer.

 

He blocks the next delivery. Bumrah is caught behind as Cummins gets a wicket again.

 

Siraj leaves the first delivery outside off stump. Siraj ducks to the bouncer.

 

Siraj with the defence.

 

 

 

 

 

 

11:42 AM

4th Test Day 3 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: Bumrah departs

Cummins takes Bumrah;s wicket as he is caught behind in the slips.

11:39 AM

4th Test Day 3 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: Nitish on 99!

Over Summary 0 0 0 0 0 0; India 350/8 after 113 overs; Nitish Reddy 99 (168) W Sundar 50 (162)

 

Boland continues the attack. Nitish blocks the first 5 deliveries.

 

Nitish takes a quick 2 runs on the last ball.

11:37 AM

4th Test Day 3 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: Wicket for AUS!

Over Summary 1 0 0 0 0 0; India 348/7 after 112 overs; Nitish Reddy 97 (162) W Sundar 50 (162)

 

Lyon continues the attack. Nitish takes a single on the first ball towards long on.

 

Sundar blocks the next 3 deliveries. Sundar departs as he is caught behind.

 

Bumrah comes in to bat.