IND vs AUS / Nitish Reddy broke the 122 year old world record, this miracle happened for the first time

IND vs AUS: On the third day of the Boxing Day Test on 28 December 2024, Nitish Kumar Reddy scored a brilliant century against Australia, creating a new history in Indian cricket. Nitish Reddy stepped on the field when India's score was 191 for 6 and Rishabh Pant had returned to the pavilion after being dismissed. As soon as he came, the Indian team's innings changed and Reddy showed his mettle.

Reddy's century was not only a personal achievement, but it was also a proud moment for Indian cricket. Nitish Reddy came to bat at number 8 and shared a partnership of more than 100 runs with Washington Sundar. This partnership became a challenge for the Australian bowlers, but the two Indian batsmen together took the team's score to 350. After Washington Sundar was dismissed for 50, Reddy's real test began.

Soon after Sundar was dismissed, Jasprit Bumrah was also out. Now Reddy and Mohammad Siraj were at the crease. Siraj faced Pat Cummins' balls with some caution, and then came the moment Nitish Reddy had been waiting for for years. He completed his century by hitting a brilliant four off Scott Boland's ball. Celebrating this great achievement, Reddy expressed his happiness by sitting on his knees and placing his helmet on his bat.

122-year-old record broken

With this century, Nitish Reddy made another historic record at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). He became the fourth batsman to score a century here while batting at number 8 or below. Earlier, only Australian batsmen—Reggie Duff, Jack Gregory, and Ray Lindwall—had scored a century at this ground while batting at number 8 or below. Nitish Reddy, with this great achievement, became the first foreign player to score a century while batting at number 8 or below at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. With this, he also broke a 122-year-old record.

Now Nitish holds the record of playing the biggest innings while batting at number 8 or below at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. He broke Reggie Duff's record of 104 runs, which was played against England in 1902.

Highest innings batting at number 8 or below at MCG

Nitish Kumar Reddy: 2024 Test, 105* against Australia

Reggie Duff: 1902 Test, 104 against England

Jack Gregory: 1920 Test, 100 against England

Ray Lindwall: 1947 Test, 100 against England

This century of Nitish Reddy not only symbolizes the success of Indian cricket, but also shows that dedication and hard work towards the game pays off in any situation. This century will become a source of inspiration for young players in the times to come.