WATCH: Rishabh Pant's Response To Nathan Lyon's IPL 2025 Auction Inquiry

While India and Australia battle it out in Perth, Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 Auction, taking place on Sunday and Monday, is also making waves.

While Rishabh Pant was on the field, Australian spinner Nathan Lyon jokingly asked him about which team he was joining in IPL 2025 auction.

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The first Test of the five-match series between India and Australia is underway at Optus Stadium in Perth, with India batting first after winning the toss. The visitors had a rough start, losing six wickets for just 73 runs. However, Rishabh Pant (37) stepped in to steady India's innings, playing an impactful knock, and formed a solid partnership with Nitish Reddy (41) to help India recover.

While India and Australia battle it out in Perth, Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 Auction, taking place on Sunday and Monday, is also making waves. Former Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant, entering IPL 2025 Auction as a marquee player, is set to become one of the most high-profile players up for grabs, with expectations that he will fetch a 'mega bid'.

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On Day 1 of IND vs AUS Perth Test, while Rishabh Pant was on the field, Australian spinner Nathan Lyon jokingly asked him about which team he was joining in IPL 2025 auction.

Nathan Lyon: "Where are you going in the IPL auction?"

Rishabh Pant: "No idea."

IPL AUCTION TALK IN BGT 😄🔥

Nathan Lyon - "Where are you going in the IPL auction"?

Rishabh Pant - "No Idea". pic.twitter.com/qbpQ2movED

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Australia bowl India out for 150 on Day 1 of IND vs AUS Perth Test

Josh Hazlewood starred with four wickets as Australia bowled India out for 150 on Day 1 of IND vs AUS 1st Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test in Perth.

After choosing to bat first, India struggled against the Australian pacers, losing wickets at regular intervals. Debutant Nitish Kumar Reddy top-scored with 41, while Rishabh Pant made 37 and KL Rahul added 26. For Australia, Hazlewood was the standout with four wickets, while Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, and Mitchell Marsh each claimed two wickets.

In response, India mounted a strong fightback, with captain Jasprit Bumrah taking three early wickets to leave Australia struggling at 19/3 after 6.5 overs.