Nitish Kumar Reddy becomes first Indian to achieve this huge milestone following maiden Test century

Young Indian all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy achieved a massive milestone with the bat during the third day of the fourth Test of the ongoing series against Australia. Nitish Kumar Reddy became the first Indian cricketer to score a century in Tests on Australian soil while batting No. 8 or lower in the line-up.

Nitish came to bat when the team was struggling at 191/6 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday, December 28. The batter started cautiously to settle himself at the crease. He successfully handled the Australian bowling attack and managed to cross the 50-run milestone for the first time in Tests.

Nitish Kumar Reddy Becomes First Indian Batter to Achieve Massive Milestone in Australia

The 21-year-old batter converted his start into a maiden Test century. It was a particularly special feeling for him to score a century in challenging conditions for an overseas batter in Australia. The right-handed batter had recorded scores of 41, 38, 42, 42, and 16 in the first three matches of the match Test series.

Reddy shared a crucial 127-run partnership with fellow all-rounder Washington Sundar for the eighth wicket. The batter reached his maiden Test century in 171 balls. He celebrated the milestone with an emotional moment, dropping to his knees and looking up to the sky, with his father watching from the stands.

Nitish Kumar Reddy became the first Indian to score a century in Australia while batting at number 8 in a Test match. Overall, he was the fifth batter to score a century after Gerry Alexander, Adam Parore, Matt Prior, and Yasir Shah.

Batters to hit Test hundreds at No. 8 or lower vs Australia in Australia:

What an Occasion to Do It with the Team in Trouble - VVS Laxman

Nitish Kumar Reddy received praise from several notable figures, including DC co-owner Parth Jindal and former cricketer VVS Laxman. Jindal expressed his admiration for Reddy and Washington Sundar's partnership. Laxman commended Reddy's positivity and fearless stroke play.

"Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar you beauty! This is the fight we all Indian fans want to see - it’s time for the next generation of Indian cricket to take over - bring it on Aussies - you can heckle us but don’t you dare abuse our greats and the games greats because if you do our youngsters will come back and fight harder than ever - come on India!," Parth Jindal tweeted.

"What an innings , dear Nitish. To become the third youngest Indian to score a Test hundred in Aus and what an ocassion to do it with the team in trouble. I am sure this will be first of many. Enjoyed your positivity and fearless stroke play. Keep it up. God bless you always 🌸," VVS Laxman wrote.

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