IND 358-9 (116 Ov) | IND Vs AUS Live Cricket Score and Updates, 4th Test Day 4 BGT: Nitish Reddy Smashes Maiden Century, Keeps India’s Hopes Alive

IND vs AUS Boxing Day Test Day 4

India vs Australia, BGT 2024 4th Test Match Live Cricket Score and Updates: Young Nitish Kumar Reddy scored a memorable maiden international hundred batting at number eight and took India to 358-9 at stumps on the third day of the fourth Test against Australia in Melbourne on Saturday. 

The 21-year-old Reddy, who was involved in a record partnership of 127 for the eighth wicket with Washington Sundar (50 off 162 balls), was unbeaten 105 off 176 balls when stumps were called early due to bad light. India were still 116 runs short of Australia’s first innings score of 474 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). 

Earlier, Day 2 proved challenging for India in the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne, as they ended the day at 164/5, trailing by a significant 310 runs. The Indian innings suffered a major setback in the final session, losing three quick wickets and undoing the progress made by a solid third-wicket stand between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli.

Jaiswal, looking well set for a big score, was run out on 82 after a mix-up with Kohli. The 102-run partnership, which had provided stability, ended abruptly, leaving India in trouble. Shortly after, Kohli nicked a delivery from Scott Boland and departed for 36. Boland, in a fiery spell, continued to dominate, removing nightwatchman Akash Deep for a duck.

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28 December 2024

11:51 IST

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 3 Live Scores: NITISH REDDY HITS HIS MAIDEN TEST TON!

What a moment for 21-year-old Nitish Kumar Reddy! The young sensation etches his name in history with a stunning maiden Test century at the MCG, becoming the third-youngest Indian to reach this milestone on Australian soil. The crowd erupts in applause as the camera pans to his father in the stands, visibly emotional and teary-eyed a proud moment for the family and Indian cricket. Reddy's gritty knock has been nothing short of heroic. Under immense pressure, he not only steered India away from the follow-on threat but also reignited hopes of a dramatic comeback in this Boxing Day Test. This innings is a testament to his courage, skill, and determination. A star is born at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground!

11:39 IST

India vs Australia 4th Test Day 3 Live Scores: Stumps 

Nitish Kumar Reddy's memorable maiden international hundred has taken India to 358-9 at stumps on the third day of the fourth Test against Australia in Melbourne.

IND 358-9 (116 Overs)  

11:22 IST

IND vs AUS Live Score Day 3: Sundar Departs 

Nathan Lyon has given Australia a much-needed break by removing Washington Sundar, who tries to go for a defensive hit but the ball hits the thick edge and Steve Smith takes an excellent catch at the slip. 

IND 348-8 (112 Overs) 

10:22 IST

IND vs AUS Live Score Day 3: Fifty For Sundar 

Washington Sundar has smashed a much-needed half century for India on Day 3 of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. His fifty has kept India alive in the game. 

IND 345-7 (109 Overs)  

09:52 IST

IND vs AUS Live Score Day 3: Match Delayed

The start of the third session on Day 3 of the Boxing Day Test has been delayed due to wet outfield. Play to resume at 16:00 local time (10: 30 IST). 

IND 326-7 (97 Overs)

08:29 IST

IND vs AUS Live Score Day 3: Bad Light At MCG

Bad light at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) has stopped the play and early tea has also been taken. India have scored 82 runs in 24 overs without the loss of a wicket in the second session courtesy an excellent stand from Washington Sundar and Nitish Kumar Reddy. 

IND 326-7 (97 Overs)

07:17 IST

IND vs AUS Live Score Day 3: Fifty For Nitish 

Nitish Kumar Reddy has scored a much-needed fifty at the MCG as India have avoided the follow-on Day 3 of the Boxing Day Test. Washington Sundar is providing good support to Reddy from another end.

IND 283-7 (85 Overs) 

06:41 IST

IND vs AUS Live Score Day 3: Lunch 

Nitish Reddy and Washington Sundar have taken India to 244 for seven at lunch on the third day of the fourth Test against Australia at the MCG. India need another 31 runs to avoid follow-on.

IND 229-7 (67 Overs) 

06:30 IST

IND vs AUS Live Score Day 3: Jadeja Departs

In an another blow for India, Ravindra Jadeja has been trapped in front of the wicket on the bowling of Nathan Lyon. Washington Sundar, left handed bat, have joined Nitish Reddy at the crease.

IND 229-7 (67) 

06:01 IST

IND vs AUS Live Score Day 3: Jadeja, Reddy Look Solid 

After losing the wicket of Rishabh Pant, the likes of Ravindra Jadeja and Nitish Kumar Reddy have looked solid for India. The visitors would want this pair to continue for a longer period of time. 

India 220-6 (64 overs) 

05:48 IST

IND vs AUS Live Score Day 3: Boland Removes Pant 

Scott Boland has given Australia a massive breakthrough by removing Rishabh Pant, who choose to play an adventurous shot but has been caught by Nathan Lyon. 

India 199-6 (57 Overs)

05:47 IST

IND vs AUS Live Score Day 3: Pant, Jadeja Fight For India  

Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja have resumed India innings on Day 3 of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. They have a big responsibility to help India avoid follow-on.

India 189-5 (55 overs) 

00:26 IST

IND vs AUS Live Score Day 3: Australia On Top 

Hello and welcome to Day 3 of the India vs. Australia Test match! It’s moving day in Test cricket, and India will look to bounce back while Australia aims to tighten their grip. Stay tuned for all the latest updates!