IND vs AUS Test: The pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul has created history. They have become the first pair from India to make the biggest partnership while opening the innings against Australia in Test cricket in Australia.
Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul Set Record Partnership in Perth
Before them, this special achievement was recorded in the name of Sunil Gavaskar and Krishnamachari Srikkanth.
In 1986, two batsmen formed a century partnership of 191 runs against Australia in Sydney. Fast forward to 38 years later, and the pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul have now achieved a remarkable feat in Perth. They established a double-century partnership of 201 runs for the first wicket against the Australian team on their home ground.
India’s Top Opening Partnerships in Australia
| Runs | Players | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | Yashasvi Jaiswal & KL Rahul | Perth | 2024 |
| 191 | Sunil Gavaskar & Krishnamachari Srikkanth | Sydney | 1986 |
| 165 | Sunil Gavaskar & Chetan Chauhan | Melbourne | 1981 |
| 141 | Aakash Chopra & Virender Sehwag | Melbourne | 2003 |
| 124 | Vinoo Mankad & Chandu Sarwate | Melbourne | 1948 |
| 123 | Aakash Chopra & Virender Sehwag | Sydney | 2004 |
KL Rahul’s Solid Knock Ends at 77
In the second innings of the Perth Test. Team India suffered the first blow in the form of opener KL Rahul. He became the victim of Mitchell Starc after completing the 16th half-century of his Test career. Before getting out, he faced a total of 176 balls for the team. Meanwhile, he was out after scoring 77 runs at a strike rate of 43.75. Meanwhile, five fours came off his bat.
Jaiswal Continues to Shine with Fourth Test Century
Yashasvi Jaiswal has completed the fourth century of his Test career by batting brilliantly in the second innings of the Perth Test. Currently, he is standing firm on the field after scoring 117 runs in 233 balls. At the time of writing the news, the team’s score is 259 runs at the loss of 1 wicket after the end of 80.3 overs.
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