India vs Australia 4th Test, Day 3 Highlights: Nitish Reddy Hits Historic Ton Play Gets Called-Off Due To Rain

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 3, Live: Stumps

The official confirmation is out and this marks the end of play on Day 3 of the ongoing fourth Test between India and Australia in Melbourne. At Stumps, India’s score read 358/9 as the visitors still trail by 116 runs. Nitish Kumar Reddy (105*) and Mohammed Siraj (2*) are standing unbeaten at the crease. On Day 3, India lost the wickets of Ravindra Jadeja, Rishabh Pant, Washington Sundar. However, the partnership between Sundar and Reddy brought India back into the game. For Australia, skipper Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc scalped three wickets each while Nathan Lyon scalped two wickets. 

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 3, Live: It’s raining

AHH!!! The conditions are turning from bad to worse as it has started to rain in Melbourne again. The covers have been brought up. It is highly unlikely to have any more today. However, we need to wait for the official confirmation. 

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 3, Live: Here’s what Reddy’s father told Adam Gilchrist

“For our family, it’s a special day and we cannot forget this day in our life. He has been performing well since the age group of 14-15 and now in international cricket, it’s a very special feeling. (On what were his emotions when Nitish was on 99 with one one wicket remaining) I was very tensed. Only the last wicket was remaining.”

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 3, Live: Reddy gets standing ovation from Team India

As Nitish Reddy walks back to the dugout during the halt, the entire Indian team welcomes him with a great applause. The likes of skipper Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and other give a standing ovation to Reddy and congratulated him for his maiden Test century for India. 

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 3, Live: Bad light stops play

UHH HOOO!!! As we were celebrating Nitish Kumar Reddy’s maiden Test century for India, the play gets halted due to poor light at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The overcast conditions are high and the officials have to take this call. The players have gone off field. India’s score read 358/9 with Reddy (105*) and Mohammed Siraj (2*) standing unbeaten at the crease. 

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 3, Live: Reddy joins another elite list

Youngest at the time of maiden Test century for India in Australia

18y 256d Sachin Tendulkar Sydney 1992

21y 92d Rishabh Pant Sydney 2019

21y 216d Nitish Reddy Melbourne 2024

22y 46d Dattu Phadkar Adelaide 1948

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 3, Live: Reddy hits ton

CENTURY!!! Nitish Kumar Reddy hits a boundary off Scott Boland’s delivery and completes his century in style. It is his maiden century for India in the longest format and he brings it up in 171 balls. The entire stadium is giving an applause as the young all-rounder reaches the triple figures for the first time in Test cricket. The Indian camp is also celebrating the moment. A very important knock for India as it came at very crucial moment.

IND 354/9 (114.3 overs)

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 3, Live: OUT

OUT!!! Pat Cummins strikes again and this time, he dismisses Jasprit Bumrah for duck. All eyes are now on Mohammed Siraj as he needs to survive three deliveries of Pat Cummins, in order to give Nitish Kumar Reddy complete his maiden century. 

IND 350/9 (113.3 overs)

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 3, Live: OUT

OUT!!!! After a lengthy partnership, India lose their eighth wicket as Washington Sundar departs for 50. Despite showing a cautious approach, Sundar falls into the trap of Nathan Lyon. Sundar tries to go for a defensive hit but the ball hits the thick edge and Steve Smith takes an excellent catch at the slip. A strong partnership between Sundar and Nitish Kumar Reddy comes at an end. 

IND 348/8 (112 overs)

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 3, Live: 1 run off the over

The Australian bowlers are desperate to break the strong partnership between Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar. The duo is creating a lot of trouble for Australia with their approach. However, they are also being careful and scored only one run in the previous over of Scott Bolan. Australia need a wicket at the earliest, in order to bounce back in the game. 

IND 347/7 (111 overs)

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 3, Live: Reddy achieves historic 1st

FOUR!!! WOAHH!!! Nitish Reddy hits a boundary and becomes the first Indian batter at No 8 position to breach the 90-run mark. Terrific batting from Reddy as he inches closer towards his maiden Test century for India. He only needs six runs more to achieve this feat. 

IND 345/7 (108 overs)

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 3, Live: Sundar hits 50

FIFTY!!! Washington Sundar takes a single off Nathan Lyon’s delivery and completes his half-century in style. It is his fourth half-century for India in the longest format and he brings it up in 146 balls. A brilliant partnership is going on between Sundar and Nitish Reddy as Australia’s lead is slowly decreasing. 

IND 341/7 (107.5 overs)

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 3, Live: Reddy joins elite list

Highest score batting at #8 or below for India in Australia

88* Nitish Reddy Melbourne 2024

87 Anil Kumble Adelaide 2008

81 Ravindra Jadeja Sydney 2019

67* Kiran More Melbourne 1991

67 Shardul Thakur Brisbane 2021

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 3, Live: Reddy surpasses Kumble

AND HE HAS DONE IT!!!! Nitish Kumar Reddy finally takes a single and achieves the historic. He has now registered the maximum runs by an Indian batter at No 8 position in Australia. He has surpassed the record set by the legendary India spinner Anil Kumble. Terrific batting the duo of Reddy and Washington Sundar. 

IND 338/7 (104 overs)

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 3, Live: Reddy-Sundar create history

WOW!!! The duo of Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar have created history in Melbourne. So far, they have stitched a 110-run partnership, which is the highest for eighth wicket by India in Australia. Great batting from the duo as India continue to fight. 

IND 331/7 (102 overs)

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 3, Live: Maiden over

The extended rain-break has resulted in the break of momentum for India. The partnership between Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar, which was going on a fiery note, has now slowed down. Both the batters are showing cautious approach in the game and carefully moving ahead. The previous over from Mitchell Starc also goes for a maiden. 

IND 328/7 (101 overs)

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 3, Live: Reddy on cusp of historic record

Currently batting at 85, if Nitish Reddy scores three more runs, he will register the highest score by an Indian batter at No 8 position in Australia. He will surpass the record set by the legendary India spinner Anil Kumble. Apart from this, Reddy is also eyeing his maiden Test century for India. 

IND 326/7 (98 overs)

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 3, Live: 3rd session begins

Hello and welcome to the third session on Day 3 of the fourth Test between India and Australia in Melbourne. Before rain interrupted the second session, India’s score read 326/7 in 97 overs with Nitish Kumar Reddy (85*) and Washington Sundar (40*) standing unbeaten at the crease. The second session had been phenomenal for visitors as they scored 82 runs in 24 overs without the loss of a wicket. In the final session, the duo will look to remain unbeaten and help India take the lead. 

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 3, Live: Play to resume at 10:30 AM

And the official statement has been released. The match officials have done the inspection and they are convinced that the ground the ready for play. The match is now going to resume at 10:30 AM with the third session. 

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 3, Live: Rain stopped, umpires out for inspection

We finally have some good news for all the fans out there as the rain has stopped n Melbourne. The covers have been removed and the match officials have finally moved on the ground to do a quick inspection. The match shall resume soon. 

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 3, Live: Start of 3rd session delayed

AHHH!!! The conditions have not improved yet as the rain is still on. The covers are intact at their place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and players are their respective dressing rooms. The tea break time is over and there’s still no update regarding the resumption of the match. All we can do is just wait for an official update from the ground. 

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 3, Live: Covers still on

As per the latest visuals, the covers are still on and the wait continues. There’s no still official confirmation regarding the resumption of the game. However, stay tuned with us for all the live updates. 

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 3, Live: Bad light stops play! Tea break

UUHH HOOO!!! As were discussing about Nitish Reddy’s potential upcoming century, the play gets halted due to bad light at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The overcast conditions and slight drizzle have forced the umpires to take such a call and this also marks the end of the second session. At Tea, India’s score read 326/7, trailing by 148 runs. 

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 3, Live: Reddy on fire, eyes maiden ton

WOAHHH!!!! Nitish Reddy has switched on his fiery mode and is fearlessly attacking every Australian bowler. In the previous over of Mitchell Marsh, he hammers two back-to-back boundaries as the Australia all-rounder concedes nine runs. Reddy is currently batting at 85 and inching closer towards his maiden century. A very memorable moment of his career is approaching. 

IND 324/7 (96 overs)

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 3, Live: Sundar nears 50

Just like Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar is also dealing in boundaries and keeping the momentum on India’s side. In the previous over of Mitchell Starc, Sundar fearlessly unleashes a boundary and breaches the 35-run mark. He is now inching closer towards his fifty. 

IND 315/7 (95 overs)

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 3, Live: FOUR

FOUR!!!! Nitish Kumar Reddy is just unstoppable today and smashing boundaries regularly. This time, he once again takes on Nathan Lyon and hammers a fiery boundary. Reddy makes a good use of wrists and smashes it over extra cover. The fielder at the long-off tries his best but the ball just comfortably races across the boundary line for a four. 

IND 311/7 (94 overs)

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 3, Live: 300 up for India

The fiery partnership between Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar have took India’s score across the 300-run mark. The Australian bowlers are now desperately waiting to scalp a wicket at the earliest, in order to bounce back in the game. However, India still need to bat for a long duration to take a lead. 

IND 302/7 (92 overs)

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 3, Live: Historic record

Nitish Kumar Reddy hits another very good looking shot. Of a fuller ball by Boland, Reddy uses full face of his bat and drives the ball past the bowler for a four. The unbeaten 77-run stand is now the highest 8th wicket partnership for India against Australia at the MCG. The last record was Tiger Pataudi and Surti’s.

India vs Australia Day 3 live: Bat for long

India trail by less than 200 runs now. The aim should now be to bat as long as possible. The closer India gets to Australia’s total the better. It will give India a major chance of pulling out something out of this Test match. But one man who deserves all the appreciation is Nitish Kumar Reddy. HIs emergence has given a second top fast bowling allrounder after Hardik Pandya

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 3, Live: India escape follow-on

AND INDIA HAVE DONE IT!!!! The partnership between Nitish Reddy and Washington Sundar has helped the visitors escape the follow-on. In the previous over of Pat Cummins, the duo scores five runs as India have changed the momentum of the game. As soon as India escape the follow-on, the fans in the stands wave the tri-colour flag to celebrate the moment. 

IND 275/7 (84 overs)

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 3, Live: Reddy hits 50

FIFTY!!! Nitish Kumar Reddy hits a boundary off Mitchell Starc’s delivery and completes his half-century in style. It is his maiden half-century for India in the longest format and he brings it up in 81 balls. Reddy takes this moment and celebrates his maiden fifty by doing Allu Arjun’s famous pose from movie Pushpa. His celebration leaves the spectators and commentators awestruck.

IND 268/7 (82.3 overs)

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 3, Live: Sundar survives again

WOW!!! Washingston Sundar gets another crucial lifeline as India’s hunt for runs continues. Sundar looks to flick on Mitchell Starc’s delivery and the bottom hand comes off the bat handle, the ball hits the back side of the bat and flies low to second slip. Steve Smith dives across to his right with one hand and does not hang on.

IND 261/7 (80.3 overs)

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 3, Live: 3 runs off the over

The duo of Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar is rotating the strike regularly. In the previous over of Travis Head, the duo scores three runs. Australia are desperately looking to break this strong partnership, in order to maintain their dominance in the game. 

IND 259/7 (78 overs)

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 3, Live: 250 up for India

250 up for India!!!! The partnership between Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar is taking India ahead in the game. In the previous over of Nathan Lyon, the duo scores six runs. With this, India have gone past the 250-run mark. However, India are still under the follow-on threat. 

IND 253/7 (75 overs)

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 3, Live: 2nd session begins

Hello and welcome to the second session on Day 3 of the fourth Test between India and Australia in Melbourne. Before going for Lunch, India’s score read 244/7 in 73 overs with Nitish Kumar Reddy (40*) and Washington Sundar (5*) standing unbeaten at the crease. In this session, Reddy will look to convert his score into a half-century and take his partnership deeper with Washington Sundar. This is crucial session as India need to survive, in order to escape the follow-on. Let’s play!

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 3, Live: Lunch

This marks the end of the first session on Day 3 of the fourth Test between India and Australia in Melbourne. At Lunch, India’s score read 244/7 in 73 overs with Nitish Kumar Reddy (40*) and Washington Sundar (5*) standing unbeaten at the crease. Currently, the visitors are trailing by 230 runs and need 31 runs to avoid the follow-on. In the first session, India lost the wickets of Rishabh Pant (28) and Ravindra Jadeja (17).

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 3, Live: Reddy nears 50

As long as Nitish Reddy is standing unbeaten, India are very much in the game. He is confidently taking on every Australian bowler and taking Team India ahead in the match. In the previous over of Travis Head, he hits a terrific boundary and breaches the 40-run mark. He is now inching closer towards his half-century and also getting a good support from Washington Sundar. 

IND 243/7 (72 overs)

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 3, Live: Luck favours Sundar

WOAH!!! That was close and Washington Sundar gets a crucial lifeline. Facing a shortish delivery from Pat Cummins, Sundar tries to go for a defensive shot but the ball misses the bat and hits the glove. Looks like a simple catch but it falls just before wicketkeeper Alex Carey and Sundar remains in the game. 

IND 232/7 (69.5 overs)

IND vs AUS 4th Test Day 3, Live: Maiden over

Along with boundaries and singles, Indian duo of Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar is also showing a cautious approach and carefully taking India ahead in the game. The previous over from Pat Cummins goes maiden as the Indian batters are looking for a perfect opportunity to hit boundaries. India still need 46 runs to avoid the follow-on. 

IND 229/7 (68 overs)