Nitish Kumar Reddy scored the first Test century of his career in the ongoing fourth Test match between India and Australia. In this match being played in Melbourne, Nitish displayed brilliant batting and brought Team India out of a difficult situation. After his inning, not only did India’s scoreboard get support, but his performance is also being appreciated all around.
Nitish Reddy shines in Melbourne test
- Nitish Reddy scored unbeaten 105 runs on 176 balls at the end of the third day’s play.
- His innings included 10 fours and 1 six.
- India scored 358/9 in the first innings, in which Nitish played an important role.
There will be rain of money from prize money
After this inning of Nitish, Andhra Pradesh Cricket Association announced to honor his performance.
- Prize Money:
- Andhra Pradesh Cricket Association president Kesineni Shivanath announced that Nitish would be given Rs 25 lakh.
- He said, “We are proud that this player from Andhra was selected for the Test and T20 team and today rescued Team India from trouble.”
Team India became stable thanks to Nitish
- In India’s first innings, the team lost 7 wickets for 221 runs.
- The team’s 9 wickets had fallen at the score of 350, but Nitish Reddy held on till the end and took the score to 358.
- His restrained innings kept the pressure on the Australian bowlers.
Century partnership with Washington Sundar
Nitish Reddy also got good support from Washington Sundar in this innings.
- Together they made a partnership of 127 runs.
- Sundar scored 50 runs in 162 balls.
- This partnership took India to a respectable score.
Important moments of Nitish’s innings
- Team India’s score was in a very bad condition at one time, but Nitish showed patience and confidence.
- He played the Australian bowlers hard and strengthened the innings.
- He remained unbeaten at the crease till the end of the third day’s play.
