Jaiswal and Rahul Dominate Day 2 of Perth Test, India in Control

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald praises KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal for their impressive batting performance on Day 2 of the Perth Test. The duo's 172-run partnership left India leading 218 runs. McDonald noted the changed pitch conditions, impacting seam and swing. Jasprit Bumrah's side earlier bowled out Australia for 104.

In the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test in Perth, India's opening duo of KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal put their team in a dominant position, earning praise from Australia head coach Andrew McDonald.

After the second day's play, McDonald acknowledged the stellar performance of Rahul and Jaiswal, who together amassed a formidable 172-run partnership. At the close of Day 02, Rahul remained unbeaten on 62 and Jaiswal on 90, positioning India at 172/0 with a lead of 218 runs.

India, having been dismissed for 150 earlier, regained control by skittling out Australia for 104, thanks to a standout bowling performance led by Jasprit Bumrah. McDonald pointed out the pitch alterations, highlighting reduced seam and swing as contributors to the day's batting success.

(With inputs from agencies.)