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Day 3 will be another captivating day of Test cricket, and we may just have 4 days of cricket here instead of a three-day finish. Cracks are expected to open up tomorrow on the pitch, and India's struggles against spin have been well-documented off late. How much can India pile up?

"Yashasvi Jaiswal has the cricketing world at his feet," says Sunil Gavaskar in the post-Day show. What a knock he's played today.

Let's not forget about the man who gave India all the momentum. Captain Fantastic. Jasprit Bumrah completed his 5-for early today, and helped India bundle out Australia for 104. Supported brilliantly by Siraj and Harshit Rana, India's pacers were phenomenal.

What an impression KL Rahul has made in the Perth Test. Gautam Gambhir lavished praise on Rahul amid much criticism before the series, and he has richly paid back the team. Rahul stays unbeaten on 62 at Stumps.

Maturity beyond his years. Yashasvi Jaiswal continues to show why he's a great in the making. Zero in the first innings? No problem. 90 on Day 2. 7 boundaries, 2 sixes. And the world record for the most sixes by a Test cricketer in a calendar year.

It's been all India today. They bowled out Australia for 104, taking a 46-run first innings lead. The next two sessions have been pure class from KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal, who've played it safe but played it brilliantly. India are big favourites now in the first Test in Perth.

IND 172/0 (57)

STUMPS on Day 2. Fiery stuff from Marnus Labuschagne, serves up some short deliveries, but just 1 off the over.

India lead by 218 runs.

IND 172/0 (57)

6 more balls on Day 2, and it will be Marnus Labuschagne to bowl to Yashasvi Jaiswal. Will the latter go for his hundred or play it safe? 

Remember, Labuschagne is bowling medium pace instead of his usual leg-spin!

KL Rahul has been so impressive in this Test match. He showed a tremendous amount of grit for his knock on Day 1 in really seaming conditions. Today, he has been the perfect foil for Jaiswal.

Even if Rohit Sharma returns for the second Test, Rahul will likely keep his place in the side, probably in the middle order.

IND 171/0 (56)

Just one or two more overs possible on Day 2. Jaiswal is still on 89, and may not get enough time to reach his century today.

IND 171/0 (55)

"Great exhibition of the way you bat in Test cricket, from a player who epitomizes the modern player. He's taken his ego out of the situation and played the situation for his team": Massive words of praise from Michael Vaughan for Yashasvi Jaiswal.

28 overs, 85 runs, 0 wickets. More impressively, 54 runs in the last 9 overs, at run-a-ball. Excellent batting by KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal, shifting gears at the end of the day.

IND 170/0 (54)

India lead Australia by 212 runs. What a fantastic batting display this has been. A day completely dominated by the visitors. Jaiswal on 88, KL Rahul 59.

IND 166/0 (53)

KL Rahul flicks Pat Cummins away for 4! Fine but straight, leaves no chance for fine leg to stop the boundary. Umpire signals leg byes. India have really accelerated in recent overs. 

IND 165/0 (52.4)

Most sixes in a calendar year in Tests:

34* Yashasvi Jaiswal (2024)

33 Brendon McCullum (2014)

26 Ben Stokes (2022)

22 Adam Gilchrist (2005)

22 Virender Sehwag (2008)

Most sixes in a calendar year in Tests! That record now belongs to Yashasvi Jaiswal. Big 6, steps out and over long on. 34 for 2024, goes past Brendon McCullum. What a year this has been for Jaiswal. He's up to 87 now.

IND 160/0 (52)

We are into the last half an hour of play. Stumps will happen at 3:20 PM IST (5:50 PM local). Australia need one or two wickets to somehow come back into the game.

IND 152/0 (51.1)

Edged towards the slip cordon and runs through between the fielders for 4. Runs coming India's way. 150 up for India, lead up to 196!

IND 151/0 (51)

A terrific effort by KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal. They've batted the first 50 overs without givign Australia much of a sniff.

Jaiswal and Rahul's partnership is edging towards 150. Travis Head is brought into the attack for his first over, but ends up conceding 8 runs. Rahul times it well on the final ball, and they can pick up 3.

IND 145/0 (50)

Cummins completely misses his mark there. High and over both Jaiswal and the wicket-keeper. 5 more to the Indian total, the lead up to 182. Single off the final ball, six runs come from Cummins' first over back.

IND 137/0 (49)

Pat Cummins back for his third spell of the day. Crucial period in the final hour of Day 2. Can Cummins provide the much-needed breakthrough?

IND 131/0 (48.1)

21 overs of play in the final session of the day, and India have now added 47 runs! Run rate increasing a little now. India's lead up to 177.

Jaiswal 71*, Rahul 50*

IND 131/0 (48)

Top knock. He was one of the few Indian batters to hold ground yesterday, and today he has been brilliant again and notched up his half-century. Excellent knock. Justified the decision to make him open.

IND 128/0 (47.2)

Oh beautiful! KL Rahul with a classy drive, between point and cover. He is up to 49 now, and that's his first boundary of the final session! 11 runs off Starc's over.

IND 126/0 (47)

Commentators curse, I suppose! Just as I talk about the low run rate, Starc offers Jaiswal a ball on the pads and the 22-year-old flicks it up all the way over fine leg for 6! Up to 67 now. Can he bring up a century today?

IND 122/0 (46.3)

India have added only 31 runs in 19 overs in the final session of Day 2. That is just 1.6 runs an over, with only one boundary in all this while.

IND 115/0 (46)

Yashasvi Jaiswal now on 60 runs off 159 balls. Unusually low strike rate of 37.74, but he has done exactly what was needed of him post-Tea. Kept the stability going, with no rush-blooded shots.

IND 115/0 (45.3)

18 overs done in the final session of Day 2. India have added 30 runs in that time, and now lead by 160 runs. Becoming a mountain to climb now for the Aussie bowlers.

IND 114/0 (45)

In what is a complete contrast to Day 1, there is seemingly no seam and lateral movement in the Perth pitch on Day 2. Edges are not carrying to the slip cordon, and Indian batters are hardly having to deal with any movement. Cruise control for Jaiswal and Rahul at the moment.

IND 113/0 (44.4)

KL Rahul drives it beautifully through the covers, but the slow outfield doesn't take the ball to the fence. 3 runs, and Rahul is up to 45.

IND 113/0 (44.1)

Jaiswal cuts it away for 4! First boundary after Tea. It's taken more than 16 overs!

IND 110/0 (43.4)

Wasn't the most fruitful spell when Mitch Marsh bowled in the previous session, but he's now back to try and make a difference. 0/17 in his 3 overs so far, bowling to KL Rahul who is on 42*.

IND 106/0 (43.1)

Big LBW appeal by Mitch Starc as he catches Jaiswal on the pads. Chooses not to take the review, and he's probably wiser for it with replays showing its going down the leg side.

Starc is making something happen here. A bit of uncertainty.

IND 106/0 (43)

Two decent chances for Australia to dismiss both openers, but India survive. Their lead is now up to 151!

IND 105/0 (42)

Oh dear! KL Rahul was almost gone there. No time for a quick single, KL Rahul started dashing up from the non-striker's end. Sent back, and somehow makes it back. Direct hit and he would've been walking back. 

Some chances now for Australia!

IND 104/0 (41.1)

Yashasvi Jaiswal gets a thick edge off Starc's bowling and the ball lands millimetres in front of Usman Khawaja in the slip cordon. Had he dived forward, Australia may have been celebrating their first wicket.

Jaiswal and KL Rahul have batted 40 overs now without losing a single wicket. This has been a wonderful show of resilience and patience by them, and India are reaping the rewards for it.

IND 102/0 (40)

Josh Hazlewood has given away 9 runs in 10 overs. An economy rate of 0.90. He has probably been the best Australian bowler on a pitch that has is moving towards the batters now.

IND 101/0 (39)

Still no sight of Mitchell Starc after Tea. Starc batted a long time in the morning and then 8 overs with the ball right after, and is probably being given a break to re-energize him up.

We are 45 minutes into the final session of Day 2, and India have been steadfast. Only added 17 runs to the total, but more importantly, not given away a wicket. Hazlewood has conceded only 9 runs in 9 overs! 

IND 101/0 (38.1)

And now the 100-run partnership! Steady stuff from India, and it's the first 100-run stand of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25. 

India lead by 147 runs.

IND 101/0 (38)

A calm, composed, cautious innings by Yashasvi Jaiswal. Duck in the first innings, he's come back with a superb response, showing maturity beyond his years. A well-earned half-century, taking 123 balls.

IND 99/0 (37.1)

Another over with just 1 run. Jaiswal picks up the only run off Hazlewood's over. KL Rahul still on 40.

IND 98/0 (37)

India's lead edging towards the 150-run mark. 143 now. It has been slow, cautious but the perfect start by Jaiswal and Rahul. This is exactly what India would've wanted after the frantic action yesterday. A bit of calm.

IND 97/0 (36.1)

Jaiswal is getting bat on ball when Lyon is bowling, but keeps finding the fielders. Gets a single. Still 2 runs away from the fifty he's looking for. On 48*.

IND 97/0 (36)

"Lateral movement has disappeared. Batsmen are having a lot more time to adapt and adjust," observes Ravi Shastri in the commentary box. Day 2 has been much, much different to Day 1.

Another tight over by Pat Cummins, but Jaiswal picks up another couple of runs. Edging ever closer to a first 50 in a Test match on Australian soil.

IND 93/0 (33)

Australia revert from their pace bowling tactic in just 5 overs. Nathan Lyon brought back into the attack. Can he deliver a wicket on a pitch that just isn't turning all that much? Rahul looks comfortable in his defence so far.

IND 89/0 (31.3)

Yashasvi Jaiswal now on 44. He has added two runs to his total after Tea. KL Rahul is on 36. Both batters are well set, and will be gutted to miss out on a fifty here.

IND 89/0 (31)

Much like the post-Lunch session, India are defensive but firm at the start post-Tea. Another maiden over bowled, this time by Josh Hazlewood.

IND 87/0 (30)

Admittedly, there has not been as much action on Day 2 as there was on Day 1. That is good news for India, who've held steady and are extending their lead quietly and confidently.

IND 87/0 (29)

Cummins keeps it tight and Jaiswal holds firm in the first over of the final session. Hazlewood to comes in from the other end, and just one from that over.

IND 85/0 (28)

The players are back on the field, and we are about to get underway for the final session of the day. How many more runs can India add? Australia need at least a couple of early wickets here.

What a wonderful Day 2 it has been for India. A 46-run lead after the first innings, and now the perfect start by their batters. Jaiswal and Rahul have been cautious, but calculated, and have already put India in a very comfortable position.

It's TEA on Day 2. India continue their march and now have a handsome lead of 130 runs. Fantastic start by India to their second innings, as KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal are unbeaten on 34* and 42* respectively. Lots to think about for Australia, as the Perth wicket slowly turns into a batting paradise.

TEA: IND 84/0 (26) 

India lead Australia by 130 runs

Some really short deliveries by Marnus Labuschagne, and the final ball of the over flies over Jaiswal's head. Super interesting bowling change by Pat Cummins, who seems desperate for a wicket. India's partnership now 82.

IND 82/0 (25)

Right, here's an interesting development. Marnus Labuschagne, who usually bowls leg spin, has been brought into the attack to bowl medium pace! Starts off with a ball with awkward bounce, that goes past Rahul's shoulders.

IND 82/0 (24.3)

Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul are showing a bit of cautiousness. In the previous over of Nathan Lyon, the duo did not score any runs as the star spinner delivers a maiden. A similar thing happened in the previous over of Mitchell Starc as he also bowls a maiden. Australia need aim to scalp a wicket before the end of the second session, in order to bounce back in the game. 

IND 75/0 (22 overs)

The duo of Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul are looking and confidently playing their game. However, Jaiswal is in a different league now as he dominating the Australian bowlers. In the previous over of Mitchell Starc, Jaiswal hammers a brilliant four, leaving the crowd stunned. India are enjoying the momentum as they lead by 118 runs. 

IND 72/0 (19 overs)

WOAHHH!!! That is just masterclass batting from Yashasvi Jaiswal, who counters Pat Cummins' deadly bouncer with a terrific shot. Cummins tries to outplay Jaiswal with a bouncer. However, Jaiswal patiently waits and played a brilliant aerial shot, which goes past Nathan Lyon at third man and crosses the boundary line for four. Terrific batting from India as they go past the 50-run mark. 

IND 52/0 (15 overs)

After Yashasvi Jaiswal hit a couple of boundaries, KL Rahul also opens his arms and smashes a brilliant boundary off Pat Cummins' delivery. The full face of the bat to this full delivery, brilliantly timed and it raced past the non-striker for four. A good batting from the duo as Australia desperately eye their first wicket. 

IND 35/0 (13 overs)

Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul continue to show their aggressive approach against Australia's pace attack. In the previous over of Pat Cummins, the duo scores five runs, which include a boundary from Jaiswal. A very good brand of cricket can be seen here as both the batters are smartly moving ahead. 

IND 27/0 (7 overs)

Both Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul are showing an aggressive approach and taking India ahead in the game confidently. The duo is rotating the strike and also getting boundaries at regular intervals. In the previous over of Mitchell Starc, the duo scores six runs as India are enjoying the momentum. 

IND 19/0 (5 overs)

India are getting some valuable runs. In the previous over of Josh Hazelwood, India get four runs from leg bye. Hazelwood troubles KL Rahul with his pace but the ball misses the bat and brushes the pad to escape to the fine leg fence for a four. A good start for India as the duo of Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal aim for more boundaries in the upcoming overs. 

IND 6/0 (2 overs)

Just like the first innings, Mitchell Starc continues to deliver with his fiery pace and ultimate swing. In the first over of the day, he leaks only one run as the Indian openers KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal look to assess the conditions. 

IND 1/0 (1 overs)

Hello and welcome to the second session on Day 2 of the first Test between India and Australia in Perth. Before going for Lunch, India bundled out Australia for 104 and took 46 runs lead. In this session, Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul have started the proceedings for India. The duo aims to form a good opening partnership, in order to provide India with a dominating start. On the other hand, Mitchell Starc will be bowling the first over for Australia. Let's play! 

As Jasprit Bumrah and Harshit Rana ran through Australia's batting lineup, the hosts hit an all-time low. Australia got bundled out for 104, which is the lowest first innings total and fourth lowest overall for Australia against India in Tests, the previous lowest first innings total being 107 in Sydney in 1947.

India (150 all out) have bundled out Australia for 104 on Day 2 of first Test in Perth. For Australia, Mitchell Starc was the top-scorer with 26 runs while  Alex Carey scored 21. For India, skipper Jasprit Bumrah scalped five wickets while Harshit Rana and Mohammed Siraj took three and two wickets respectively. Earlier, Nitish Reddy scored 41 while Rishabh Pant scored 37 as India scored 150 runs. Currently, the visitors lead by 46 runs. 

Jasprit Bumrah has been top-notch in his approach and creating problems with his yorkers for the Australian duo of Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood. In the previous over, Bumrah delivers a maiden as India's hunt for the last continues. 

AUS 102/9 (49 overs)

The 10th wicket partnership between Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood is proving to be really fruitful for Australia. The duo is confidently rotating the strike and keeping the scoreboard moving for the Aussies. In the previous over of Nitish Reddy, the duo scores one run as Australia complete 100 runs. Currently, they trail by just 50 runs. Can they go past the trail?

AUS 100/9 (46 overs)

Despite losing nine wickets, Australia are still frustrating the Indian bowlers as the duo of Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood are standing unbeaten at the crease. In the previous over of Nitish Reddy, they score just one run as they continue to trouble India with their steady stand. India need to take a wicket at the earliest. 

AUS 96/9 (42 runs)

Few overs after the sledging between the two, Harshit Rana strikes again and delivers a fiery bounce to Mitchell Starc. The shot leaves Starc startled as the team physio rushes onto the ground to check on him and the games has been halted for a while. Interestingly, both Starc and Rana were teammates in Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL. 

AUS 94/9 (39.4 overs)

OHH!!!! Rishabh Pant's massive blunder has just left skipper Jasprit Bumrah fuming. Bumrah almost traps Hazlewood with his pace as the ball goes and hits the edge. However, as the ball goes behind the stumps, wicketkeeper Pant fails to make a good attempt as it goes past him and then crosses the boundary line for a four. Pant's lack of judgment helps Australia get free four runs, leaving Bumrah in disbelief. 

AUS 87/9 (37 overs)

Harshit Rana has been just top notch in his approach, that too on his debut. In his previous over, he stuns Australia star Josh Hazlewood with his ultimate pace. Rana throws a short delivery and Hazlewood tries to pokes and misses as it nips away from him. Rana gives a disappointed look as he desperately waits for another wicket. 

AUS 82/9 (36 overs)

OUT!!! Harshit Rana has provided India with another breakthrough as he dismissed Nathan Lyon for 5. Beaten by the pace of Rana, Lyon tries his best to steer it to the third man but the ball hits the glove and travels straight to third slip, where KL Rahul makes no mistakes and takes a good catch. Australia have lost their ninth wicket. 

AUS 79/9 (33.2 overs)

The Indian pacers are easily dominating the proceedings against the Australian batters. In desperation of scoring runs, the duo of Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon are now experimenting with their shots. They are trying new shots, in hoping of getting some boundaries. Former India batter and coach Ravi Shastri has said in his commentary that even if they add 30 runs from here, it will be invaluable for Australia. 

AUS 77/8 (32 overs)

After Jasprit Bumrah stunned everyone with the wicket of Alex Carey, debutant Harshit Rana impresses with his pace. Bowling the very over, Rana delivers a maiden as Australia duo of Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon struggle. The duo need to form a stable partnership, in order to keep Australia alive in the innings. 

AUS 70/8 (30 overs)

OUT!!! And Jasprit Bumrah does it again and he provides India with another breakthrough. This time, he dismisses Alex Carey for 21. Bumrah outplays Carey by offering some extra bounce as the Aussie star gets bamboozled and hits the edge on the ball. Wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant makes no mistake and takes a stunning catch as Bumrah takes his five-wicket haul. It is Bumrah's 11th five-wicket haul in Test cricket. 

AUS 70/8 (28.1 overs)

The second day of the first Test between India and Australia in Perth begins. For Australia, Alex Carey (19*) and Mitchell Starc (6*) will resuming the proceedings from 67/7 as the visitors currently trail by 83 runs. For India, debutant Harshit Rana will be bowling the first over of the day. Let's play!! 

The match, which was billed as a battle between two out of form batting units, lived up to the prediction at least on the first day. As many as 17 wickets fell, which is the first time in seven decades for a Test match on Australian soil. The stand-in India skipper, much to everyone's surprise, opted to bat on a track with a liberal grass cover which generated appreciable seam movement and midriff high bounce.

The Indian pace trio of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and debutant Harshit Rana brought back India in the game with a stellar performance leaving Australia reeling at 67/7 on the first day of the 1st Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Perth's Optus Stadium.

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