Indian openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul delivered a batting masterclass on Day 2 of first Test of IND vs AUS Border-Gavaskar Test series in Perth. The duo destroyed Australia's formidable fast-bowling attack to rewrite record books.

Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul ended day 2 with an unbeaten stand of 172 for the opening wicket at Perth. This is the first time that an opening pair from India has slammed a century partnership in Perth (including Tests played both at WACA and Optus Stadium).

India's opening pair of KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal stitched a colossal partnership of 172 runs on Day 2 of the first Test against Australia

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,