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AUS vs IND 1st Test: Rishabh Pant played another good innings for India. The first test between India and Australia is underway at Optus Stadium in Perth. It has been a nightmare of a start for the visitors. The stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah won the toss and decided to bat first. But the batting unit of India couldn’t support the captain’s decision.

The whole team got all out for a below-par score of 150 runs in 49.0 overs. Only four batters scored in the double figure for India, and once again it was Rishabh Pant who showed some resiliance and played some great shots. He scored 37 runs off 78 balls, with three fours and one six, to help India cross the 100-run mark.

AUS vs IND 1st Test: Nathan Lyon teases Rishabh Pant over the IPL 2025 auction

Rishabh Pant is a very popular cricketer in Australia because of the way he has played in these conditions. He has always tried to put pressure on the Australians with his aggressive batting, but his banter with Australian players is always something to watch for the fans. Something similar happened on Day 1 when he was batting.

Veteran Australian spinner Nathan Lyon and Pant were caught talking about the upcoming IPL 2025 auction. Lyon was caught saying on the stump mic and made a cheeky enquiry about the upcoming auction. Pant, who has been released by Delhi Capitals, will enter the auction with a base price of INR 2 crore. He is likely to be among the hot prospects at the auction.

“Where are you going in the IPL auction?” Nathan Lyon asked.

Pant replied, “No Idea.”

Pant will be seeking a new franchise at the IPL 2025 auction. Speaking of the game, India were bowled out for just 150 runs. Josh Hazlewood picked up four wickets, while Mithcell Starc, Pat Cummins, and Mitchell Marsh took two wickets each. Apart from Rishabh Pant, Nitish Reddy (41 off 59) and KL Rahul (26) contributed with the bat. Virat Kohli got out for just five runs while Yashavi Jaiswal and Devdutt Padikkal bagged ducks.

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Rawat Karan
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