India vs Australia, 4th Test: Young Indian batting all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy etched his name in history by scoring his maiden Test century during the Boxing Day Test against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on December 28, 2024. The 21-year-old cricketer from Andhra Pradesh, known for his performances in domestic cricket and the IPL, achieved this feat in his fourth Test match.
Reddy became the fifth Indian batter to score a Boxing Day Test century at the MCG, joining legends like Virender Sehwag, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, and Cheteshwar Pujara. He also became the 10th Indian overall to achieve a Boxing Day Test century, a milestone first achieved by Dilip Vengsarkar in 1987.
Indians with Boxing Day Test Centuries at the MCG
- Virender Sehwag (2003): Scored a blazing 195 against Australia.
- Virat Kohli (2014): Registered 169 in a memorable match.
- Ajinkya Rahane (2014, 2020): Achieved two centuries, one in 2014 and another in 2020.
- Cheteshwar Pujara (2018): Known for his resilience, scored 106.
- Nitish Kumar Reddy (2024): Joined the list with a classy 103*.
Reddy’s century came off 171 balls and included 10 fours and one six. His partnership of over 127 runs for the eighth wicket with Washington Sundar (50 runs) played a crucial role in stabilizing the Indian innings.
Indians to Score Test Centuries at MCG
- Vinoo Mankad (1948): Scored two centuries in successive matches.
- Sunil Gavaskar (1977-78): Notched 118 runs in a competitive Test.
- Gundappa Viswanath (1981): Played a match-saving knock of 114.
- Sachin Tendulkar (1999): Contributed a crucial 116.
- Sehwag, Kohli, Rahane, Pujara, Reddy: Continued the legacy in later years.
Reddy’s achievement reflects the enduring legacy of Indian batters at the MCG, further inspiring young cricketers aspiring for excellence on the international stage.
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