Sat Dec 28 03:10:00 UTC 2024: ## Young Indian Cricketer Nitish Kumar Reddy Scores Maiden Test Century
**Melbourne, Australia (December 28, 2024)** – Nitish Kumar Reddy, a young Indian cricketer, made headlines today after scoring his first Test century in the ongoing fourth Border-Gavaskar Trophy match against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. His achievement follows a half-century earlier in the innings, which he celebrated with a “Pushpa”-style pose, a reference to the popular Telugu film. The video of his celebration quickly went viral on social media.
Reddy’s century is particularly noteworthy as it comes in only his third Test match. He reached his half-century in the first innings of the fourth Test, facing Mitchell Starc’s wide delivery and dispatching it to the off-side. He has consistently performed well throughout the series, scoring over 40 runs in every Test match so far. Previous notable scores include 41 runs off 59 balls and 38 runs off 27 balls in Perth, and 42 runs off 54 balls and 42 runs off 47 balls in Adelaide.
This match has seen a flurry of half-centuries from both teams, with Australian youngster Sam Constace also making headlines for his own half-century. However, Reddy’s century has captured the attention of cricket fans, who are celebrating his achievement on social media with messages of congratulations. Reddy’s consistent performance and this milestone further cement his position as a promising talent in Indian cricket.
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