IND vs AUS: Nitish Reddy beats Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal to prestigious List; becomes first Indian to Unique Record

Nitish Kumar Reddy etched his name in the annals of cricket history with a stunning maiden Test century on Day 3 of the second Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

The 21-year-old, batting at No. 8, displayed immense grit and determination to remain unbeaten on 105 at stumps, ensuring India avoided the follow-on against a dominant Australian side.

Nitish Reddy becomes 3rd Youngest Indian to Test Century on Australia Soil

Reddy's century makes him the third-youngest Indian to score a Test hundred on Australian soil, following the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, who achieved the feat at 18 years and 256 days in Sydney in 1992, and Rishabh Pant, who reached the milestone at 21 years and 92 days in Sydney in 2019. At 21 years and 216 days, Reddy joins this elite club, showcasing his potential to be a future star of Indian cricket.

Youngest India players to score Test Century in Australia

Sachin Tendulkar (18 y 256 d)
Rishabh Pant (21 y 92 d)
Nitish Kumar Reddy (21 y 216 d)
Dattu Phadkar (22 y 42 d)
KL Rahul (22 y 263 d)
Yashasvi Jaiswal (22 y 330 d)
Virat Kohli (23 y 80 d)

Nitish Reddy becomes 1st Indian to Unique Record

Nitish Kumar Reddy has now also become the first Indian player to score a Test century on Australian soil batting at number 8. The Visakhapatnam-born youngster will be hoping to score some crucial runs for India on Day 4.

Walking in at a precarious 191 for 6, with India still trailing by over 250 runs, Reddy forged a vital 127-run partnership with Washington Sundar for the eighth wicket. His innings, marked by elegant strokes and unwavering focus, not only saved India from the follow-on but also brought them back into the contest. At stumps, India are 358 for 9, trailing by 116 runs in response to Australia's imposing 474.