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Reddy Breaks Numerous Records vs Australia

Young India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy broke several records on Day 3 of the 4th Test against Australia in Melbourne.

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During the course of the innings, Reddy achieved a mega first in Indian cricket.

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He is the first Indian to hit eight sixes in a single series in Australia. Now, he is also the holder of the record joint-most sixes by a visiting batter. 

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Before him, Michael Vaughan (2002-03 Ashes) and Chris Gayle (2009-10) hit eight sixes in a single series in Australia. 

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Then Nitish Reddy went on to complete his maiden ton in 171 balls. This is the first century by any Indian No. 8 batter in Australia.

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At 21 years 216 days, Nitish Kumar Reddy is the third youngest at the time of maiden Test century for India in Australia.

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The youngest India to score maiden ton against Australia is the legendary Sachin Tendulkar. He was 18 years 256 days old.

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