Nitish Kumar Reddy's maiden Test hundred was achieved dramatically in front of a record crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Reddy, alongside Washington Sundar, forged a crucial partnership, overcoming nervy moments and key dismissals, as India eded Day 3 at 358 for 9, with Reddy unbeaten on 105. India are still 116 runs behind Australia's 474.
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