Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul displayed remarkable defensive skills on Day Two of the first Test, thwarting a tiring Australian attack. Their patient partnership of 172 runs steered India to a commanding lead of 218 runs.

India ended Day 2 of their opening Test against Australia in Perth on top after Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul starred at the crease.

It’s not likely to stick in memory, it might not even have been noticed in the first place, but the Indian takeaway from Perth on a sumptuous second day was served by KL Rahul. It was his carefully-curated walks half-way down the pitch to chat with his Yashasvi Jaiswal.

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Indian openers KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal stitched an unbeaten 172-run opening partnership to take their team into the pole position in the Perth Test. At the end of Day 2, India lead by 218 runs with all 10 wickets in hand.

Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul hit half-centuries as India finished the day in a dominating position. | Crickit

On-field umpire Richard Kettleborough ruled KL Rahul not out, but Australia got the decision overturned using DRS

Hello and good morning everyone! Welcome to our live coverage of Day 3 of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener between IND and AUS. After dominating Day 2 with the bat, Yashasvi Jaiswal (90*) and KL Rahul (62*) will resume batting for India,

Openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul batted confidently as India made a strong start to the second innings reaching 84 without loss at tea on day two of the opening Test in Perth 12: 26 PM: KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal are slowly moving towards the 100-run mark.