Fri Nov 22 12:48:47 UTC 2024: ## India’s First Innings Collapse in Perth Test; Pant Creates History
**Perth, Australia:** India suffered a first-innings collapse in the first Test against Australia, bowled out for a paltry 150 runs. While Nitish Reddy top-scored with 41, it was Rishabh Pant’s 37-run knock that stole the headlines. His innings, though brief, saw him etch his name in the record books.
Pant’s 37 runs, achieved off 78 balls including three sixes and a four, made him the highest-scoring visiting wicketkeeper in Test matches played in Australia. He surpassed Alan Knott’s long-standing record of 643 runs in 22 innings, accumulating 650 runs in just 13 innings. Jeff Dujon is third on the list with 587 runs.
The Indian batting line-up struggled overall. Virat Kohli managed only 5 runs, while Yashasvi Jaiswal and Devdatt Padikkal were dismissed for ducks. Other notable scores included KL Rahul (26), Dhruv Jurel (11), Washington Sundar (4), and Harshit Rana (7).
Australia’s bowling attack was impressive, with Josh Hazlewood taking 4 wickets and Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, and Mitchell Marsh each claiming 2 wickets. The low Indian score sets the stage for a challenging match ahead. The news article focuses solely on the cricket match and omits the unrelated information about the Maharashtra Assembly elections.
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