IND 172/0 in 57 Overs (Lead by 218 Runs) Stumps | India vs Australia Highlights of 1st Test 2024 Day 2: India In Commanding Position After Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul Hit Fifties

Marnus Labuschagne bowled the final over of Day 2, with Australia hoping to get either KL Rahul or Yashavi Jaiswal trying to hit big runs. Jaiswal remains unbeaten on 90 and will look to score his maiden Test hundred in Australia. Rahul, too, would be eager to make a daddy hundred here and cement his place for the remaining Tests. Their partnership of 172 runs have helped India take a 218-run lead after getting bundled out 150 in their first innings. Earlier in the day, Australia were out for 104, where Jasprit Bumrah claimed a fifer, and Harshit Rana picked three wickets. 

This historic stand between KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal has put India in a commanding position after a disastrous first innings for the visitors on Day 1. Both players have added 151 runs in 309 balls, which is the highest for India for the first wicket in Australia in a BGT encounter. 

FIFTY! KL Rahul has been India's best batter in this Test, where he has been able to adjust to the conditions. Rahul reached his 16th Test half-century in 124 balls, which included four fours. Rahul has already slammed a hundred in Australia, during Sydney Test in 2015. . 

FIFTY! KL Rahul has been India's best batter in this Test, where he has been able to adjust to the conditions. Rahul reached his 16th Test half-century in 124 balls, which included four fours. Rahul has already slammed a hundred in Australia, during Sydney Test in 2015. . 

FIFTY! KL Rahul has been India's best batter in this Test, where he has been able to adjust to the conditions. Rahul reached his 16th Test half-century in 124 balls, which included four fours. Rahul has already slammed a hundred in Australia, during Sydney Test in 2015. . 

After a subdued start to the post-tea session, Yashasvi Jaiswal has finally managed to open his arms, hitting Mitchell Starc for a six. Meanwhile, the older ball has started to play a few tricks in the middle, where several deliveries have been keeping low. KL Rahul is also nearing a personal milestone, nearing his 16th Test half-century

Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul have crossed their 100-run stand for the first wicket, which is also the first for the duo in Tests. However, in the last few overs, Australia have managed to create few chances, where Jaiswal was dropped by Usman Khawaja on 52 off Mitchell Starc's bowling. 

FIFTY! Yashasvi Jaiswal reaches his first fifty on Australian soil. This has been a career-defining knock for the young batter, who has managed to weather off a fierce spell from Australian bowlers. In his knock, Jaiswal has already slammed five fours and has added 99 runs with KL Rahul for the first wicket. 

Yashavi Jaiswal and KL Rahul have taken the Test out of Australia's grasp with their 100-run stand. Jaiswal is currently batting on 47, while Rahul has reached his 40s. Australian bowlers have managed to produce some changes, which have eluded their fielders. 

Welcome back for the final session of Day 2, with Indian batters looking to take away the Test from Australia's grasp. Yashasvi Jaiswal is nearing a personal milestone, which is his first-ever Test fifty Down Under, which will also be his second away from Asia. 

TEA-BREAK!Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul have looked solid in their stand, which has been a worry for Australian pacers. Jaiswal is nearing his maiden fifty in Australia, which will also be second outside Asia. The young Indian batter is the second-highest run-getter in the Test this year.  

Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul have thwarted Australian pacers this morning, forcing Pat Cummins to introduce Nathan Lyon as early as the 20th over of the second Indian innings. Both Jaiswal and Rahul have added 74 in just 119 balls, with the former doing most of the scoring for India. 

Day 2 has belonged to India, firstly the bowlers wreaked havoc, and now the batters can take control of the Test. Yashasvi Jaiswal, who looked to play for runs, has now been joined by KL Rahul as well, as both batters have started to score runs freely. 

Day 2 has belonged to India, firstly the bowlers wreaked havoc, and now the batters can take control of the Test. Yashasvi Jaiswal, who looked to play for runs, has now been joined by KL Rahul as well, as both batters have started to score runs freely. 

Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul have looked in total control for their innings so far, with Australian pacers getting less support from the pitch in comparison to Day 1. While KL Rahul has slammed the anchor down, Jaiswal has been on the lookout for runs, which has kept the scoreboard ticking. 

Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul have looked in control during their stay in the middle. Jaiswal, in particular, has been taking the more aggressive role, while Rahul has been assertive about keeping his wicket intact. Australia will hope to take a wicket before India's lead crosses the 100-run mark. 

Even though the Indian batting lineup struggled against the Aussie bowling in the first inning the Indian pacers also gave the same treatment to the hosts. Now its up to Jaiswal and KL Rahul to give India a nice start. 

OUT! Finally, Harshit Rana gets his man, and Mitchell Starc's defiant knock comes to an end. Starc stayed for 112 balls, which included a 25-run stand with Josh Hazlewood for the last-wicket. Rana on debut claimed three wickets, however it was Jasprit Bumrah, who rocked Australia taking his 11th five-wicket haul. Mitchell Starc c Pant b Harshit Rana 26(112)

Mitchell Starc has been the shining light in this Australia's first innings. Starc's 24 has ensured that India's lead is cut down below 50. Josh Hazlewood, too, has played his part in this 77-ball partnership. India have called debutant Nitish Kumar Reddy to bowl, and provide a breakthrough. 

This has been a frustrating partnership for India, with both Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood adding 16 runs while taking 47 balls to do so. Starc and Harshit Rana also engaged in some banter, with the pacer hitting the Australian bowler's helmet and gloves on multiple occasions.