Fri Nov 22 06:57:09 UTC 2024: ## Padikkal Sets Unwanted Record in Perth Test
**Perth, Australia:** Devdutt Padikkal has etched his name in the record books, albeit for an undesirable achievement. During the ongoing first Test match between India and Australia in Perth, Padikkal became the Indian batsman to face the most balls (23) before being dismissed for a duck in an Australian Test. This surpasses the previous record held by Datta Gaekwad, who faced 22 balls for a duck in Melbourne in 1948.
Padikkal’s innings, marked by extreme caution, ended with him being dismissed without scoring in the Indian first innings. His dismissal contributed to India’s struggling start, with the team reaching 59/5 at lunch. The match also saw the debut of Harshit Rana and Nishit Kumar Reddy for India, and a shocking early dismissal of Yashasvi Jaiswal in the third over.
This unwanted record adds to India’s already concerning statistic of 33 ducks in Test matches this year. The match continues, with Australia looking to capitalize on India’s shaky start.
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