On the fourth day of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, India is battling to close the gap against Australia after a challenging first innings. Young Indian sensation Nitish Kumar Reddy shone on day three, scoring his maiden Test century, significantly narrowing India’s deficit. His performance left his father emotional in the stands.
As day four unfolds, play has started an hour early to make up for lost time from the previous day. Australia holds a 116-run lead and requires just one more wicket to begin their second innings. However, India’s resilient batting performance has given them hope, believing they can potentially turn the game around.
Cricket fans can follow the match through a live blog and updates from sports commentators, who promise to keep the excitement alive as the game progresses. This crucial day in the Test promises intense competition as both teams vie for dominance in the iconic series.