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[Watch] Virat Kohli-Siraj's RCB Bond Takes Centre Stage At MCG Amid Reddy's Heroics

Abhinav Tyagi

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It was a great day of cricket at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday, December 28. Australia started the day positively with two quick wickets. However, Nitish Reddy and Washington Sundar took the responsibility on their shoulders and stitched a crucial 127-run stand for the ninth wicket. 

Firstly, the two rookies avoided the follow-on and then reduced the run deficit. It was a day for Nitish Reddy as he smashed his maiden Test century. It was an emotional day for the SRH batter as he shone when others faltered with the bat. 

Reddy showed maturity and resilience, but he too has to credit Mohammed Siraj behind his century. Notably, he was on 99 when Nathan Lyon got rid of Washington Sundar. Further, Reddy was stranded on the non-striker's end when India had just two wickets in hand. 

Pat Cummins took the ball himself and got rid of Jasprit Bumrah for a duck. The fans were worried as they feared Reddy to be stranded on 99. Eyes were on Siraj not to lose his wicket. He defended the three balls remaining in the over and earned a huge round of applause from the MCG.

Meanwhile, Nitish Reddy slammed a four off Scott Boland to complete his century. Soon the players returned to the pavilion and they received a huge round of applause.

While eyes were on Nitish Reddy, Virat Kohli hogged the internet after he also patted Siraj on his back for his excellent work to stay at the crease.

Talking about the match, India are 358/9 and still trail by 116 runs going into day 4. The weather is said to be pleasant and the fans can expect a high-octane thriller.