Ind vs Aus Perth Test Live: India tightened their grip on the Perth Test with a dominant all-round display on Day 2. Yashasvi Jaiswal’s unbeaten 90 and KL Rahul’s 62* propelled India to 172/0, extending their lead to 218 runs. Earlier, Jasprit Bumrah’s 5/30 and Harshit Rana’s 3/48 skittled Australia for 104.
Day 2 of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy First Test match at the scenic Optus Stadium in Perth witnessed India’s dominance as they built on their first-innings lead of 46 to take complete control of the game. From dismantling Australia’s batting to putting up a commanding performance with the bat in the second innings, India ended the day firmly on top.
Ind vs Aus Day 2 Highlights
- Australia’s 1st Innings Total: 104 all out
- Top Scorers: Mitchell Starc (26), Alex Carey (21)
- India’s 2nd Innings: 172/0 at stumps
- Top Scorers: Yashasvi Jaiswal (90*), KL Rahul (62*)
- India leads by: 218 runs at the end of Day 2
For the full scorecard of this Test Match, check here.
Australia Collapse to 104
Starting the day at 67/7, Australia’s resistance was brief as they added only 37 more runs. Jasprit Bumrah continued his stellar performance, completing a five-wicket haul by dismissing Alex Carey (21) with a sharp outswinger that found the edge.
Harshit Rana then struck in the 33rd over, getting Nathan Lyon (8) to edge a delivery straight to KL Rahul at second slip. Mitchell Starc showed grit with a 112-ball 26 but fell as the last wicket to Rana, caught behind by Rishabh Pant. Australia was bowled out for 104 in 51.2 overs, conceding a 46-run lead.
Indian Bowling Figures :
- Jasprit Bumrah: 5/30 (18 overs, 6 maidens)
- Harshit Rana: 3/48 (15.2 overs, 3 maidens)
- Mohammed Siraj: 2/20 (13 overs, 7 maidens)
Jaiswal and Rahul’s Century Partnership
India’s second innings got off to a strong start as openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul put together an unbeaten 172-run partnership. This is the first time in 20 years that an Indian opening pair has achieved a century stand on Australian soil, the last being between Virender Sehwag and Akash Chopra in 2004. Jaiswal continued his excellent form and remained not out on 90 including 12 boundaries and 2 sixes, while Rahul played a composed knock of 62*. Both batters looked comfortable throughout the day, taking full control and guiding India to a commanding position, extending the lead to 218 runs at stumps.
Second Innings Highlights:
- Yashasvi Jaiswal: 90* (162 balls, 12 fours, 2 sixes)
- KL Rahul: 62* (145 balls, 8 fours)
- India: 172/0 (53 overs)
Also Read: India vs Australia Live: Perth Test Day 1 Review
Top Moments from Day 2
- Bumrah Completes His Five-Wicket Haul
Resuming with figures of 4/17, Jasprit Bumrah struck early in the morning session, removing Alex Carey for 21. Bumrah’s outswinger caught the edge, and Pant took a regulation catch behind the stumps. This marked Bumrah’s 10th five-wicket haul in Test cricket, further solidifying his status as India’s pace spearhead. - Harshit Rana’s Twin Strikes
Debutant Harshit Rana picked up two crucial wickets to wrap up Australia’s innings. He first dismissed Nathan Lyon with a probing delivery outside off that drew an edge to KL Rahul. Later, he accounted for Mitchell Starc’s resistance with a well-directed delivery that Starc nicked to the keeper. Rana’s final figures of 3/48 on debut were a significant boost for India. - Jaiswal’s Record-Breaking Innings
Yashasvi Jaiswal continued his red-hot form, scoring an unbeaten 90. His aggressive strokeplay kept Australia’s bowlers under pressure throughout the day. With two sixes in his innings, he broke the record for most sixes in a calendar year in Test cricket with 34, showcasing his remarkable ability to attack in any condition. - Rahul’s Steady Knock
KL Rahul played a crucial supporting role, scoring an unbeaten 62. His calm approach provided the stability India needed after gaining a slender first-innings lead. Rahul’s partnership with Jaiswal laid the foundation for India’s commanding position.
Where to Watch the IND vs AUS Test
Catch all the live action of the Perth Test match between India vs Australia on Star Sports Network or stream it live on Hotstar in India. International viewers can tune in to FOX Cricket for the world feed.
At the end of Day 2, India holds a commanding position in the Perth Test, with their lead exceeding 200. Day 3 promises to be critical for both teams, as Australia will look for early breakthroughs while India will aim to consolidate its advantage.
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