India took a commanding position on day two of the first Test against Australia in Perth, reaching 172 without loss in their second innings, extending their lead to a formidable 218 runs. Yashasvi Jaiswal (90*) and KL Rahul (62*) crafted impressive half-centuries,

Yashasvi Jaiswal gave India control in the Perth Test with a composed fifty on Saturday, November 23. Jaiswal got to his fifty in 123 balls as the southpaw made amends for his 1st innings failure.

The opening match of the Border Gavaskar Trophy saw Team India exert dominance as they tame Australia at the Optus Stadium in Perth. After bundling Australia at 104, the Men in Blue continued their lead in their innings as Team India openers KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal looked in form against the Australian bowling arsenal.