Nitish Kumar Reddy, India’s rising all-rounder, has etched his name in history by scoring his maiden Test century at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
He created history by scoring century in fourth test series match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Melbourne on Dec 28, 2024.
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Let's check some records created by Nitish Kumar Reddy at Melbourne.
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1.First Indian to Score a Test Century at No. 8 in Australia
Batting at No. 8, Nitish became the first Indian player to score a Test century in Australia at this position.
2.A Feat Achieved After 76 Year
Nitish Kumar Reddy is only the second Indian to score a Test century at the MCG.
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– The first Indian to achieve this was the legendary Vinoo Mankad, who accomplished the feat in 1948.
At 21 years and 141 days, Nitish is now the third-youngest Indian to score a Test century in Australia.
3.Third Youngest Indian to Score a Century in Australia
– Only Sachin Tendulkar (18 years 253 days) and Rishabh Pant (21 years 91 days) were younger when they achieved this milestone.
With eight sixes in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Nitish has equaled the record for the most sixes by a visiting batter in a single Test series in Australia.
4.Record for Most Sixes in a Single Test Series in Australia
He now shares this record with England’s Michael Vaughan (2002-03 Ashes) and West Indies’ Chris Gayle (2009).
Nitish is the first player since South Africa’s JP Duminy in 2008 to score a maiden Test century at the MCG.
5.First Player Since JP Duminy to Score Maiden Century at MCG
Nitish’s historic century at Melbourne is not just a personal milestone but also a proud moment for Indian cricket, inspiring countless aspiring cricketers across the nation.