Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul's unbeaten partnership of 172 runs put India in command on day two of the first Test against Australia. Their resilience contrasted sharply with day one's collapse, where 17 wickets fell.

Like a chameleon changing shades rapidly, this pitch eased out. Nah, that would be discrediting the efforts put in by young Yashasvi Jaiswal, who eschewed aggression as KL Rahul guided him. The youthful exuberance of Jaiswal needed to be tempered.

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.