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India Dominates Day Three of First Test Against Australia in Perth

Yashasvi Jaiswal's century and KL Rahul's 200-run opening partnership put India in a commanding position as Australia's bowlers struggle to regain control.

  • Yashasvi Jaiswal scored his first Test century in Australia, reaching the milestone with an audacious six, showcasing his aggressive batting style.
  • KL Rahul contributed a solid 77 runs, forming a 200-run opening partnership with Jaiswal before being dismissed by Mitchell Starc.
  • India's opening stand of 200 runs is the highest by an Indian pair in Australia, giving the team a significant lead of over 300 runs with nine wickets in hand.
  • Australia's bowlers, led by Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood, struggled to find breakthroughs on a pitch that has flattened out after favoring bowlers on day one.
  • The Indian batting lineup remains in a strong position, with Virat Kohli yet to bat and conditions favoring the batters heading into the later stages of the match.
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