The opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar series in Perth has been a captivating affair, with India seizing control on Day 2 thanks to a record-breaking opening partnership between Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul.

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.

With a brilliant unbeaten 90-run knock against Australia on Day 2 of the first at Perth on Saturday, Yashasvi Jaiswal showed he had nerves of steel.Not just that, Jaiswal's cool temperament was also on display as he dispatched Aussie bowlers to all parts of the Optus Stadium.

Yashasvi Jaiswal hit his 34th six of the year during the Perth Test, surpassing Brendon McCullum's record for the most sixes in a calendar year in Test cricket. His partnership with KL Rahul helped India reach 172/0,

India's Yashasvi Jaiswal and Australia's Marnus Labuschagne shared a light-hearted moment on Day 2 of the Perth Test, adding humour to an intense day when the India openers put on a stellar partnership and gave India a strong 218-run lead.