India vs Australia 4th Test Day 3 Highlights: Nitish's Maiden Century Keeps India in the Contest
The third day of the ongoing 4th Test between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) has delivered some thrilling moments, especially with Nitish Kumar Reddy's resilient maiden century. As India finished Day 3 at 358/9, trailing Australia by 116 runs, the match remains evenly poised with a gripping contest unfolding.
The day saw a brilliant fightback from the Indian middle order, thanks to a record-breaking partnership between Washington Sundar and Nitish Kumar. The pair added crucial runs, putting on a solid resistance after India was reduced to 221/7. They managed to stabilize the innings with some gritty batting, especially from Nitish, who brought up his maiden Test century in stunning fashion. His century came off 164 balls, showcasing remarkable composure and skill. The Melbourne crowd stood in admiration as he celebrated the milestone with his father watching from the stands. Washington Sundar also played a crucial role, bringing up his half-century and supporting Nitish through the tough phases.
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However, despite this resistance, India faced setbacks throughout the day, with key wickets falling at crucial junctures. Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, and other lower-order batsmen couldn’t hold up long enough, with India still trailing Australia by a significant margin. The Australian bowlers, led by Nathan Lyon and Pat Cummins, kept the pressure on, taking regular wickets.
The breakthrough moment came when Lyon trapped Ravindra Jadeja LBW, leaving India with just two wickets in hand. This pushed the tailenders to survive with a rapidly increasing deficit. In the final moments of Day 3, play was called off due to bad light and rain, leaving fans on edge as India looks to survive Day 4 and avoid the follow-on.
With Nitish and Mohammad Siraj at the crease, India hopes to extend their innings and minimize the deficit, but they face a tough challenge. The Australian bowlers, backed by a spirited fielding effort, are poised to claim the remaining wickets and push for a victory.
As we head into Day 4, the contest is finely balanced. Can India’s tail wag enough to avoid the follow-on, or will Australia break through early to take a commanding lead? Only time will tell, but it promises to be an exciting finish to this intense Test match.
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