In a game that had all the aspects of cricket, Nitish Kumar ReddyThe young Indian all-rounder wrote his name in the history of Test cricket by scoring his maiden hundred on the third day of the fourth Test Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). With the score at 221/7 when he came in, Reddy's innings under pressure not only straightened the ship but also brought India back into the game, avoiding the chase and reducing the deficit.
A master class in Test batting
Reddy's knock was the best in Test batting, scoring 103 runs off 172 balls, adorned with four fours and a six. His innings was characterized by a combination of strong defense and attacking skills, especially against the likes of the likes. Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon on a pitch that gave little to the bowlers. This decade was not only a special event for Reddy but also a crucial time for India, who, at one point, seemed on the verge of surrender.
The crowd erupts to celebrate the occasion
As Reddy reached his century he was met with a standing ovation from the MCG fans, both Indian and Australian, appreciating the determination and skill on display. His father, visibly emotional, was seen standing, a testament to the importance of this.
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Indian War on Day 3
India started the day needing to get back into the game after Australia posted an impressive 474 in their first innings. The morning session saw the fall of Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadejaleaving India vulnerable. However, the collaboration between Reddy and Washington Sundar was important. He added the necessary 127 runs in the eighth over, and Sundar gave away 50 before falling to Lyon.
Here's how fans responded:
A special player.. He has a special knock.. he has come to fight the world.. Nitish reddy you are amazing and a match winner .. I wish you the best career to win every type of match.
โ ATR (@RayuduAmbati) December 28, 2024
How good is Nitish Kumar Reddy ๐ฏ, this man is the lock of India's future. #INDVAUS
โ Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) December 28, 2024
Hahaha what a bad ass to bring his 100. He was well beaten by Nitish Reddy. His father is in tears. ๐ญ๐๐ผ #AUSWIN
Chloe-Amanda Bailey (@ChloeAmandaB) December 28, 2024
Nitish needs DSP to protect him ๐
– DK (@DineshKarthik) December 28, 2024
What men dream of pic.twitter.com/rW1y2sO49f
– Sagar (@sagarcasm) December 28, 2024
Debut Ton for history books! ๐#WhistlePodu #AUSWIN
๐ธ : @BCCI pic.twitter.com/MT3KRVwrOb– Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) December 28, 2024
Amazing events @mcg and Reddy picking up his maiden ๐ฏ What a great knock!! You can't help but clap your hands ๐๐ฝ
โ Lisa Sthalekar (@sthalekar93) December 28, 2024
It is years of experience of advanced technology and skill of 21 year old Nitish Kumar Reddy. Left the ball skillfully, & attacked when needed. Another profound story of parental commitment to Indian Cricket.
โ Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) December 28, 2024
Nitish Reddy celebrated his Test childhood in the age of Telugu cinema!#INDvsAUS #IndvAus#HONESTvsIND
โ Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) December 28, 2024
World class! One of the best things I've seen is given his ability to fight in defense and attack, snd his amazing form under great pressure. Bless you #NitishKumarReddy
– Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) December 28, 2024
NKR!!!
โ Hemang Badani (@hemangkbadani) December 28, 2024
Feelings of a virgin Exam age of Nitish Kumar Reddy ๐#nitishreddy #AUSWIN pic.twitter.com/EhVh01LO0y
– CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) December 28, 2024
A MagnifiCENTURY by NKR, Superstar! ๐
Top spot โก๏ธ high risk โก๏ธ team in demand: Nitish Reddy steps up and breaks his old international record! ๐# PlayBold #AUSWIN pic.twitter.com/MlDxTcKAYS
– Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) December 28, 2024
Take a bow Nitish. Magnificent ๐ฏ is going through a tough time. I hope people don't question his ability at this level anymore.
– Prasanna (@prasannalara) December 28, 2024
Happy with that ๐ฎ๐ณ
Nitish Kumar Reddy brings his maiden Test century! pic.twitter.com/VLC23NWNqQ
– Melbourne Cricket Ground (@MCG) December 28, 2024
On the demand of people This is about Nitish Kumar reddy. Well done kid ๐ I'm so proud ๐ฏ pic.twitter.com/F6e4T9XEkJ
– Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) December 28, 2024
One of the best years under pressure.
Nitish Kumar Reddy๐ฅ pic.twitter.com/Wo1uWoe7IZ– Krishna (@Atheist_Krishna) December 28, 2024
What an actor Nitish Kumar Reddy ๐ช
Age appropriate #nitishkumarreddy pic.twitter.com/28kbaHsG4W– Raja Babu (@GaurangBhardwa1) December 28, 2024
A star is born! Take a bow Nitish Kumar Reddy, a 100 man who is in tough form, composed and well prepared in defense and attack. His partnership with Washington Sundar is what India needs. A good day to be Indian for the Boxing Day test: dholaks, India India music,โฆ pic.twitter.com/hT5z37UWEa
– Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) December 28, 2024
What a moment for Nitish Kumar Reddy โค๏ธ๐ซถ๐๏ธ! Well done bro for a hundred years ago in Aus #nitishkumarreddy https://t.co/9Iif8QSM9A
– Suresh Raina๐ฎ๐ณ (@ImRaina) December 28, 2024