Coming back to the match, Jaiswal faced 193 balls while Rahul fended off 153 to steer India to 172 without loss at the close on day two. India have won their last two Border-Gavaskar trophy series in Australia but came into the Perth Stadium clash after a devastating 3-0 home loss to New Zealand.

Yashasvi Jaiswal, living up to his reputation as 'The New King,' silenced critics with a remarkable century in the second innings of the first Border-Gavaskar Test. The young opener overcame an initial setback,

By scoring a six off Hazlewood's bowling to bring up his fourth Test century, Jaiswal became the third Indian to score a century in his first Test in Australia.

India ended Day 2 of their opening Test against Australia in Perth on top after Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul starred at the crease.

The day 1 of the first Test between India and Australia at the Optus Stadium in Perth witnessed 17 wickets falling in a day as Australia finished on 67/7 at stumps in reply to India's first innings score of 150.

India regain upper hand at end of day with Jasprit Bumrah leading the charge to unsettle home side. Skipper claims 4/17 to leave Australia reeling 67/7 at stumps.