IND vs AUS 1st Test, Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant and Australia offspinner Nathan Lyon were involved in a funny exchange during the first session of Day 1 in the ongoing Test at the Perth Stadium. The two players, known for their on-field rivalry, engaged in some hilarious banter that was captured on the stump mic. Lyon walked up to Pant and asked, “Where are we going in the auction?” to which Pant, sharing a laugh, responded, “No idea.” 

India's poor batting performance continued throughout the day, with the team being bowled out for just 150 in 49.4 overs. Stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah’s decision to bat first after winning the toss backfired, as none of the Indian batters managed to score more than 45 runs.

India's poor batting performance continued throughout the day, with the team being bowled out for just 150 in 49.4 overs. Stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah’s decision to bat first after winning the toss backfired, as none of the Indian batters managed to score more than 45 runs.

India’s Top-order Fails to DeliverIndia's top-order suffered a disastrous collapse, with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Devdutt Padikkal both dismissed for ducks. Virat Kohli (5), Dhruv Jurel (11), and Washington Sundar (4) also fell cheaply. Rahul's 26 was the only significant contribution before his controversial dismissal.

Rishabh Pant (37) and debutant Nitish Reddy (41) added 48 runs before Pant’s dismissal. Reddy, the last batter to fall, was dismissed as India’s innings folded.

Australia's Bowling Attack DominatesAustralia’s bowlers were in commanding form. Josh Hazlewood was the standout performer, claiming 4/29 from 13 overs. Mitchell Starc supported him well, taking 2/14 from 11 overs. Captain Pat Cummins claimed 2/27 in 15.4 overs, while Mitchell Marsh impressed with 2/12 in just five overs. Off-spinner Nathan Lyon bowled five wicket-less overs.

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India’s Top-order Fails to DeliverIndia's top-order suffered a disastrous collapse, with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Devdutt Padikkal both dismissed for ducks. Virat Kohli (5), Dhruv Jurel (11), and Washington Sundar (4) also fell cheaply. Rahul's 26 was the only significant contribution before his controversial dismissal.

Rishabh Pant (37) and debutant Nitish Reddy (41) added 48 runs before Pant’s dismissal. Reddy, the last batter to fall, was dismissed as India’s innings folded.

Australia's Bowling Attack DominatesAustralia’s bowlers were in commanding form. Josh Hazlewood was the standout performer, claiming 4/29 from 13 overs. Mitchell Starc supported him well, taking 2/14 from 11 overs. Captain Pat Cummins claimed 2/27 in 15.4 overs, while Mitchell Marsh impressed with 2/12 in just five overs. Off-spinner Nathan Lyon bowled five wicket-less overs.

India’s batting collapse has left them with a mountain to climb on the second day of the Test.