In a nervy moment, Siraj successfully saw off the threat, and Reddy capitalised by hitting a boundary off Scott Boland to complete his century. Reddy's family members, particularly his father, was in tears, as they applauded the player from the stands.

Nitish Kumar Reddy's score at stumps on the third day of the MCG Test is the highest for batter from No. 8 or lower in Tests in Melbourne. Australian Reggie Duff's 104 from No. 10 in 1902 was the previous highest.

Australia fast bowler Scott Boland praised young India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, saying that he has almost every shot in the book. Reddy scored his maiden Test hundred on Day 3 of the fourth Test against Australia in Melbourne.