India vs Australia Highlights, 4th Test Day 3: Reddy hits maiden Test century; India 358-9 at stumps

4th Test Day 3 | IND vs AUS Highlights: India are at 358-9, trailing by 116 runs, when rain stopped play. Reddy unbeaten on 105 runs off 176 balls.

12:52 PM

4th Test Day 3 | Nitish Kumar Reddy's cricket videos today

12:24 PM

4th Test Day 3 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: Play called off due to rain!

The rest of the day's play has been called off due to rain. India end the day at 358/9 with centurion Nitish and Siraj on the crease

12:16 PM

4th Test Day 3 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: How long can the play continue for?

If the light and weather permits, play can continue till 6:46 PM local time (1:16 PM IST)

12:08 PM

4th Test Day 3 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: It has started to rain!

While play was stopped due to bad light, it has now started to rain at the MCG! More delay expected.

12:07 PM

India first innings scorecard on Day 3 of Boxing Day Test

India 1st Inning
358-9 (116 ov) CRR:3.09
Batter		R	B	4s	6s	SR
Yashasvi Jaiswal	runout (A Carey / P Cummins)	82	118	11	1	69.49
Rohit Sharma (C)	c SM Boland b P Cummins	3	5	0	0	60
KL Rahul	b P Cummins	24	42	3	0	57.14
Virat Kohli	c A Carey b SM Boland	36	86	4	0	41.86
Akash Deep	c NM Lyon b SM Boland	0	13	0	0	0
Rishabh Pant (WK)	c NM Lyon b SM Boland	28	37	3	0	75.68
Ravindra Jadeja	lbw b NM Lyon	17	51	3	0	33.33
Nitish Kumar Reddy	Not out	105	176	10	1	59.66
Washington Sundar	c S Smith b NM Lyon	50	162	1	0	30.86
Jasprit Bumrah	c U Khawaja b P Cummins	0	3	0	0	0
Mohammed Siraj	Not out	2	7	0	0	28.57
Extras	11 (b 0, Ib 2, w 5, nb 4, p 0)
Total	358 (9 wkts, 116 Ov)
Bowler	O	M	R	W	NB	ECO
Mitchell Starc	25	2	86	0	3	3.44
Pat Cummins	27	6	86	3	0	3.19
Scott Boland	27	7	57	3	0	2.11
Nathan Lyon	27	4	88	2	0	3.26
Mitchell Marsh	7	1	28	0	1	4
Travis Head	3	0	11	0	0	3.67

12:05 PM

4th Test Day 3 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: Nitish joins elusive list!

Nitish Reddy is now the 3rd youngest Indian to score a Test ton for India at 21 years.

12:05 PM

Nitish Kumar Reddy’s father shares emotional moment with Adam Gilchrist during interview

Adam Gilchrist caught up with Nitish Kumar Reddy's father in the crowd, capturing the emotions of a proud parent witnessing his son’s remarkable achievement.

 

"For our family, it's a special day, and we cannot forget this day in our life," he said, reflecting on the momentous occasion. "He has been performing well since the age group of 14-15, and now, in international cricket, it's a very special feeling."

 

When asked about his emotions as Nitish was on 99 runs with just one wicket remaining, his father admitted the tension was palpable. "I was very tensed. Only the last wicket was remaining," he said, recalling the nerve-wracking moment.

 

Nitish’s performance has marked a significant milestone, bringing immense pride to his family and fans alike.

WATCH When Reddy reached his century

11:56 AM

4th Test Day 3 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: Play interrupted due to bad light!

The play has been stopped due to bad light above the ground. Some clouds hovering over the stadium as the floodlights are switched on. Reddy goes off the ground with appreciation from the players and the staff.

11:54 AM

4th Test Day 3 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: 3 runs from the over!

Over Summary 0 0 1 0 2 0; India 358/9 after 116 overs; Nitish Reddy 105 (176) Siraj 2 (7)

 

Lyon continues the attack. Nitish takes a single on the 3rd delivery.

 

Siraj leaves the next delivery going past his off stump. Edge and it flies past the slips. 2 runs taken.

11:50 AM

4th Test Day 3 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: 100 for Reddy!

Over Summary 0 0 4 0 1 0; India 355/9 after 115 overs; Nitish Reddy 101 (174) Siraj 0 (3)

 

Boland continues the attack. Nitish blocks the first delivery.

 

Another block as Boland shouts for LBW. Umpire says no.

 

Nitish Reddy goes down the ground for FOUR and reaches his maiden Test hundred. Nitish blocks the next delivery.

 

Another shot towards cover as he takes a single

11:48 AM

4th Test Day 3 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: Maiden Test hundred for Reddy!

Nitish Reddy scores a FOUR down the ground to complete his maiden Test ton.

11:44 AM

4th Test Day 3 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: Wicket maiden for Bumrah!

Over Summary 0 0 W 0 0 0; India 350/9 after 114 overs; Nitish Reddy 99 (168) Siraj 0 (3)

 

Cummins continues the attack. Bumrah avoids the bouncer.

 

He blocks the next delivery. Bumrah is caught behind as Cummins gets a wicket again.

 

Siraj leaves the first delivery outside off stump. Siraj ducks to the bouncer.

 

Siraj with the defence.

 

 

 

 

 

 

11:42 AM

4th Test Day 3 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: Bumrah departs

Cummins takes Bumrah;s wicket as he is caught behind in the slips.

11:39 AM

4th Test Day 3 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: Nitish on 99!

Over Summary 0 0 0 0 0 0; India 350/8 after 113 overs; Nitish Reddy 99 (168) W Sundar 50 (162)

 

Boland continues the attack. Nitish blocks the first 5 deliveries.

 

Nitish takes a quick 2 runs on the last ball.

11:37 AM

4th Test Day 3 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: Wicket for AUS!

Over Summary 1 0 0 0 0 0; India 348/7 after 112 overs; Nitish Reddy 97 (162) W Sundar 50 (162)

 

Lyon continues the attack. Nitish takes a single on the first ball towards long on.

 

Sundar blocks the next 3 deliveries. Sundar departs as he is caught behind.

 

Bumrah comes in to bat.

11:33 AM

4th Test Day 3 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: Sundar departs!

Washington Sundar dismissed by Lyon as he icaught behind in the slips after an edge. A brilliant and crucial 50 for India.

11:27 AM

4th Test Day 3 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: 1 run from the over!

Over Summary 0 0 1 0 0 0; India 347/7 after 111 overs; Nitish Reddy 96 (161) W Sundar 50 (157)

 

Boland continues the attack. Nitish doesn't disturb the wide length delivery going outside of his off stump.

 

Inside edge takes the ball to fine leg as Nitish takes a single.

 

Sundar leaves the next delivery. Another block on the delivery coming onto the stumps. Over ends with another block towards long on.

11:22 AM

4th Test Day 3 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: 1 run from the over!

Over Summary 0 0 0 1 0 0; India 346/7 after 110 overs; Nitish Reddy 95 (158) W Sundar 50 (154)

 

Lyon continues the attack. Nitish blocks the first 2 deliveries coming onto the stumps.

 

He tries to hit it behind the keeper but the slip protects it from going that way. Single collected at long on on the next ball.

 

Sundar blocks the remaining deliveries.

11:19 AM

4th Test Day 3 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: Maiden by Boland again!

Over Summary 0 0 0 0 0 0; India 345/7 after 109 overs; Nitish Reddy 94 (154) W Sundar 50 (152)

 

Boland continues the attack. Sundar leaves the first two deliveries.

 

He leaves another ball going outside off stump. He ends the over with a block on the next delivery.

11:16 AM

4th Test Day 3 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: Nitish nearing his 100!

Over Summary 0 0 0 1 1 4; India 345/7 after 108 overs; Nitish Reddy 94 (154) W Sundar 50 (146)

 

Lyon continues the attack. Nitish blocks the first delivery.

 

Nitish drives straight to get a single. Sundar takes a single to reach his half century.

 

Nitish scores a FOUR to end the over.

11:12 AM

4th Test Day 3 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: Another maiden by Boland!

Over Summary 0 0 0 0 0 0; India 339/7 after 107 overs; Nitish Reddy 89 (149) W Sundar 49 (145)

 

Boland continues the attack. Sundar blocks the first 2 deliveries.

 

He leaves the next delivery outside off stump. Another block towards point. He ends the over with another dot ball

 

11:08 AM

4th Test Day 3 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: 1 run from the over

Over Summary 0 1 0 0 0 0; India 339/7 after 106 overs; Nitish Reddy 89 (149) W Sundar 49 (139)

 

Lyon continues the attack. Sundar takes a quick single on the 2nd ball.

 

Nitish blocks the next deliveries. 

11:05 AM

4th Test Day 3 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: Maiden over by Boland!

Over Summary 0 0 0 0 0 0; India 338/7 after 105 overs; Nitish Reddy 89 (146) W Sundar 48 (137)

 

Boland continues the attack. Nitish blocks the first 2 deliveries.

 

Nitish with another block from within his crease. He leaves another 2 deliveries. 

 

11:01 AM

4th Test Day 3 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: 6 runs from the over

Over Summary 0 3 0 1 1 1; India 338/7 after 104 overs; Nitish Reddy 88 (138) W Sundar 47 (135)

 

Lyon continues the attack. Sundar blocks the first delivery. He hits the next one through point to get 3 runs.

 

Nitish takes a single on the 5th ball. Sundar takes a single off the last ball.

 

10:56 AM

4th Test Day 3 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES:1 run from the over

Over Summary 1 0 0 0 0 0; India 332/7 after 103 overs; Nitish Reddy 87 (136) W Sundar 44 (132)

 

Starc continues the attack. Sundar flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.

 

Nitish leaves the next 2 deliveries outside off stump. he blocks the ball to end the over. 

10:51 AM

4th Test Day 3 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: 3 runs from the over

Over Summary 0 0 2 0 0 1; India 331/7 after 102 overs; Nitish Reddy 87 (132) W Sundar 43 (131)

 

Marsh continues the attack. Sundar leaves the first delivery as it knicks off his shirt. Another delivery left He takes a couple of runs on the next ball.

 

Sundar leaves the next delivery outside off stump. Another quick single to end the over.

10:47 AM

4th Test Day 3 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: Another maiden over!

Over Summary 0 0 0 0 0 0; India 328/7 after 101 overs; Nitish Reddy 87 (131) W Sundar 40 (126)

 

Starc continues the attack. Nitish leaves the first delivery outside off.

 

He blocks the next delivery. Nitish beaten by the bounce on the next delivery as it zips past close to his bat outside off.

 

He leaves the next one pitched short outside off stump. 

10:43 AM

4th Test Day 3 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: 1 run from the over!

Over Summary 0 1 0 0 0 0; India 328/7 after 100 overs; Nitish Reddy 87 (125) W Sundar 40 (126)

 

Marsh continues the attack.  Nitish leaves the first delivery outside off stump.

 

He takes a single towards point. Sundar directs it towards the slips. No run.

 

Sundar blocks the next 2 deliveries. 

10:39 AM

4th Test Day 3 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: 1 run from the over!

Over Summary 0 0 0 1 0 0; India 327/7 after 99 overs; Nitish Reddy 85 (122) W Sundar 40 (123)

 

Starc continues the attack. Nitish leaves the first two deliveries.

 

He blocks the next delivery coming onto him. He takes a single.

 

Sundar leaves the next delivery. 

10:33 AM

4th Test Day 3 | IND vs AUS LIVE UPDATES: Maiden over!

Over Summary 0 0 0 0 0 0; India 326/7 after 98 overs; Nitish Reddy 85 (119) W Sundar 40 (119)

 

Marsh continues the attack. Sundar leaves the first 2 deliveries.

 

Another leave as Marsh sticks to the good length outside off stump deliveries.

 

Sundar adamant to not disturb the balls going away from him at the moment.