NEW DELHI: Indian batter Nitish Kumar Reddy, simply three innings into his Check profession, has persistently delivered when his crew wanted him essentially the most. The younger expertise as soon as once more shone, rising as the best scorer within the first innings of the second pink-ball Check in opposition to Australia at Adelaide Oval on Friday.
As India struggled in opposition to the pink ball, shedding wickets at common intervals, Nitish stood tall, coming near a half-century earlier than falling for 42.
He impressed along with his aggressive method, together with a standout second the place he launched Australian pacer Scott Boland’s size ball for a surprising and unconventional six.
Nitish had already made an affect within the first Check in Perth and is now persevering with his glorious type. His unconventional six even left the commentator in stitches, as she drew a parallel with Rishabh Pant, who can also be identified for his unorthodox shot-making.
Australia’s Mitchell Starc claimed a career-best 6-48 to bundle out India for 180 inside two periods of the day-night Check.
India misplaced in-form opener Yashasvi Jaiswal to the primary ball of the Check and slumped to 141-Eight earlier than Nitish’s belligerent 42 took them previous the 175-mark.
India got here into the conflict using excessive after a 295-run victory on the first Check in Perth, however Australia have a formidable document in Adelaide, successful all seven pink-ball Exams they’ve performed on the venue.
