Makeshift opener KL Rahul repaid the faith India have showed in him despite recent struggles, helping to put the touring side in the driving seat against Australia in the first test in Perth on Saturday.

Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul shared an unbeaten opening partnership of 84 Saturday as India built a 130-run lead over Australia to seize control at tea on day two of the first Test in Perth. The ball was not moving nearly as much as the opening day and Australia were in dire need of some inspiration,

India are pushing towards securing a famous Test win after openers KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal extended their lead over Australia to 130 runs in Perth.

Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah took five wickets for 30 runs as Australia was bowled out for 104 in its first innings in reply to India’s 150 on the second day of the opening match of the five-test series.

Jasprit Bumrah led team India look to end the Australian innings as quickly as possibly. Alex Carey and Mitchell Starc are currently batting at Optus stadium in Perth.

Bumrah's sensational display helped India gain a substantial 46-run lead in the first innings after the Aussies were knocked out for 104.