IND vs AUS 4th Border Gavaskar Trophy Test Day 3 Highlights
Nitish Kumar Reddy delivered a remarkable performance, and Washington Sundar’s efforts played a pivotal role in helping India reduce Australia’s lead on Day 3 of the 4th Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, held at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. Let’s look at the IND vs AUS 4th BGT Test Day 3 Highlights.
IND vs AUS 4th BGT Test Day 3 Highlights
Resuming their innings at 164 for 5, India faced an immediate challenge early on Day 3 when Rishabh Pant fell victim to a tight delivery, departing for 28 runs after facing 37 balls. Following Pant, Ravindra Jadeja entered the fray but managed to add only 17 runs before being outfoxed by Nathan Lyon’s clever spin, losing his wicket LBW.
Despite these early dismissals, Washington Sundar showcased his skills, battling through adversity to anchor the innings and eventually notching up an impressive half-century.
As the middle order struggled, Sundar’s resilience was crucial, especially after the dismissal of Jasprit Bumrah for a golden duck off a delivery from Pat Cummins. With wickets tumbling at the other end, it was the young and determined batter, Nitish Kumar Reddy, who stepped up to the challenge. He exhibited poise and skill, anchoring the innings with a stunning knock of 105 not out from 176 balls.
Reddy’s crucial century not only propelled India to a total of 358 runs but also reignited the team’s hopes of achieving victory, showcasing his ability to fight back and assume responsibility in a pressure situation.
By the conclusion of Day 3, India had reached a score of 358 runs, having lost 9 wickets in 166 overs. As they look ahead to Day 4, all eyes will be on Nitish Kumar Reddy as he continues his innings alongside Mohammed Siraj, who has mustered 2 runs. At the end of Day 3’s play, Australia maintained a lead of 116 runs, making for an intriguing contest as both teams seek to make their mark in this pivotal Test match.
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