Thrill of first century of Nitish Reddy: Nitish Kumar Reddy created history by scoring the first century of his career in the Melbourne Test match. Nitish Reddy became the third youngest Indian batsman to score a century on Australian soil. Reddy created history by scoring a century at the age of 21 years and 214 days. Let us tell you that Nitish also became the Indian batsman who played the biggest innings at number 8 batting order on Australian soil. It was not easy for Nitish to score a century. At one time India’s 7 wickets had fallen at 221 runs. After this, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar took charge at the crease.
Both of them together handled the Indian innings and made a partnership of 127 runs for the 8th wicket. When Sundar was batting, it seemed that Nitish would easily complete his century but Nathan Lyon dismissed Sundar at the score of 50 runs. Gave India the eighth blow by getting out. Now Jasprit Bumrah reached the crease to bat. At the time when Sundar was out, Nitish was batting on 97 runs.
Now Bumrah and Nitish were at the crease. Scott Boland was bowling the 113th over of India’s innings. In such a situation, Nitish hit an aerial shot on the last ball of Scott Boland which went towards extra cover. Where no player was present. Here Nitish made a mistake and where one run was to be taken, Nitish and Bumrah together took two runs. When two runs were completed, Nitish realized his mistake. This was the reason why Nitish held his head.
Now single was expected from Bumrah
In such a situation, Pat Cummins came to bowl the next over, Bumrah was on strike. The breathing of fans and Nitish had stopped. Cummins stopped Bumrah from scoring runs on two consecutive balls. Nitish’s heartbeat started increasing at the non-strike end. Looking at Nitish Reddy’s face it could be understood that he is praying now. The excitement level had reached its peak for the fans present in the spectator gallery.
Bumrah out on the third ball
Now on the third ball, Cummins got Bumrah caught at first slip with his best ball. After Bumrah’s dismissal, India suffered its 9th blow. On the other hand, Nitish started getting disappointed. His family members sitting in the audience gallery were also seen praying. Now Nitish’s century depended on Mohammad Siraj.
Fourth ball – Siraj no run
Fifth ball – Siraj no run
Now the last ball was about to happen. Indian fans were praying. Siraj’s legs were trembling. There was pressure on him to play the ball well. Nitish was just looking at Siraj and motivating him.
What a moment this for the youngster!
A maiden Test 100 at the MCG, it does not get any better than this 👏👏#TeamIndia #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/KqsScNn5G7
— BCCI (@BCCI) December 28, 2024
Sixth ball – Cummins to Siraj, no run..
When Siraj saved three balls from Cummins, the fans got a sigh of relief. Now the hope of a century was gone. Boland was about to bowl the next over. Nitish was only one run away from his century. On the fourth ball of the 115th over, Nitish completed his century by hitting a four in the direction of log on with a straight bat. Seeing the young player’s century, the fans present in Melbourne stood up and started clapping. The young batsman who dreamed of taking a selfie with Virat Kohli had created history. Nitish had completed his first century. Commentators were also continuously praising this young player.
tears came out of father’s eyes
Father Mutalya Reddy had tears in his eyes after seeing his son’s century. The joy of pride was clearly visible on his face. Adam Gilchrist also got the first reaction from Mutalya Reddy, Mutalya Reddy said that, when Siraj was batting, he was feeling a lot of tension. This is a proud moment for our family.
Father’s struggle for Nitish Kumar Reddy
Gave up his job.
Retired 25 years ago.
Gave his full attention to Nitish Kumar Reddy.
Took him with him for training and provided him all facilities irrespective of his financial condition.
