India's Openers Keep Pace with Drought in Australia

Mumbai (Alayaran.com): Yashavi Jaiswal and KL Rahul continued to dominate the Australian bowlers, putting India firmly in control of the first Test match on Day 2.

The star indian openers took their partnership to new heights, extending their unbeaten record to 172/0 in 57 overs. Jaiswal's ninth half-century in Tests off his 123rd ball kept him in scintillating form, while Rahul's 16th half-century solidified his position among the top batters.

Their aggressive batting witnessed several sixes and boundaries, particularly from Jaiswal who used the pace of Starc to full effect, hitting a six over deep backward square. Australian bowlers struggled to get the duo out, with even a nick off Starc's ball being thwarted by Khawaja at slip.

The impressive opening partnership resulted in India building a sizable lead of 172 runs, surpassing their first innings total of 150 from earlier. The Indian team took advantage of the benign pitch and punishing boundaries to build on their initial handy six-run deficit.

With the day's play concluding without any Australian wickets falling, it remains to be seen how they can stem the tide in the second innings.