India vs Australia: Nitish Reddy Makes History on Australian Soil, Breaks 93-Year-Old Record

Melbourne (The Uttam Hindu): Indian batsman Nitish Reddy has captured global attention with his remarkable performance during the Test match against Australia. Batting at number 8 when Team India faced the threat of a follow-on, Reddy delivered a stunning century despite lacking support from a full-time batsman.

Reddy reached his century in 171 balls, showcasing grit and determination at just 21 years and 214 days old. This incredible feat broke a 93-year-old record previously held by former South African cricketer Ken Viljoen, who scored a half-century at 21 years and 231 days in 1931. Former England cricketer Johnny Briggs ranks third, having scored a century at 22 years and 90 days while batting lower in the order in 1885.

Reddy's performance not only etched his name in the history books but also set several records. He became the first player to hit eight sixes in a Test against Australia and surpassed all other Indian players in hitting the most sixes off Australian fast bowlers. Additionally, he is now among the top three Indian players with the highest runs in a Test series in Australia while batting at number seven or lower.

Social media is abuzz with memes comparing Reddy's celebration style to Pushpa 2 hero Allu Arjun's iconic moves. The young cricketer's phenomenal innings has already made him a sensation and a proud name in Indian cricket history.