Sat Dec 28 03:10:00 UTC 2024: ## Reddy Scores Maiden Test Century as India Trails Australia in Melbourne
**Melbourne, Australia:** Nitish Reddy smashed his first Test century (105*) on day three of the fourth Test against Australia, giving India a fighting chance despite trailing significantly. India ended the day at 358/9, still 116 runs behind Australia’s first innings total of 474.
Reddy’s century was the highlight of India’s innings, with other notable contributions coming from Yashasvi Jaiswal (82), Shubman Gill (50), Virat Kohli (36), and Rishabh Pant (28). However, Australian bowlers Scott Boland (3 wickets), Pat Cummins (3 wickets), and Nathan Lyon (2 wickets) kept India under pressure throughout the day. The match remains keenly contested.
**(Note: The unrelated information about former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s funeral procession has been excluded from the news article as it is not relevant to the cricket match report.)**
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