Nitish Kumar Reddy broke the historical record of defeating Australia and became the first Indian to…

Nitish Kumar Reddy, whose Indian cricket team was in dire straits against Australia on the third day of the fourth Test in Melbourne, proved to be India’s savior as they finished at No. 8 on Saturday. As the innings progressed, Reddy achieved a mega first in Indian cricket. His tally of sixes against Australia in this series is 8. He is the first Indian to hit eight sixes in a single series in Australia. He also now holds the record for most six-run hits by an away team in a series in Australia. In front of him Michael Vaughn (2002-03 Ashes) and Chris Gayle (2009-10) hit eight sixes in one series.

Nitish Reddy then completed his first ton by scoring 171 balls. This is the Indian batsman’s first century at No. 8 in Australia. Nitish Kumar Reddy, at 21 years and 216 days, is the third youngest to score India’s first Test century in Australia.

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Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington SundarA crucial 105-run stand helped India fend off Australia in the ongoing Melbourne Test for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on Saturday. At Tea on Day 03, India posted 326/7 with Washington Sundar (40*) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (85*) unbeaten for the visitors, trailing by 148 runs.

India, with the help of Washington and Nitish, fought back strongly in the match while the Australians were at the helm of the match.

The visitors started the second session at 244/7 and added 82 runs in 24 overs without losing a wicket.

The two middle order batters looked solid at the crease and they were determined to capitalize on runs on the board and fight back against the Australian bowlers.

Early in the second session, Steve Smith dropped a Washington ball as he got an edge that came off his bat towards the Australian batter at second slip. Now Smith will probably regret not taking it.

In the 83rd over of the match, Nitish lofted the ball through the vacant point region for four and scored his first Test fifty. This helped the youngster gain confidence in the game as he continued to add runs.

In ’84, India breathed a sigh of relief after avoiding a continuation. Later in the 92nd over, India crossed the 300-run mark, all thanks to the partnership of Washington and Nitish.

The visitors needed a crucial partnership in the game without losing a wicket. The two youngsters proved this at the game’s most important moment.

In Melbourne, conditions deteriorated and it began to drizzle, after which the judges had an early tea.

With ANI inputs