IND vs AUS, 1st Test Day 2: On Day 2 of the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, the partnership between Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul turned heads as they notched up an impressive 172* runs in Perth.
This was not just a significant contribution in the context of the match but also in the historical context of India's all-time Test partnerships against Australia on Australian soil.

Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul's unbeaten stand in the ongoing Perth Test has earned its place in the list of all-time highest partnerships for India against Australia in Tests on Australian soil, currently ranking 12th overall.
| Partners | Wkt | Runs | Inns | Out | Opposition | Ground | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VVS Laxman, S Tendulkar | 4 | 353 | 1 | 3/547 | Australia | Sydney | 2 Jan 2004 |
| R Dravid, VVS Laxman | 5 | 303 | 2 | 5/388 | Australia | Adelaide | 12 Dec 2003 |
| V Kohli, A Rahane | 4 | 262 | 2 | 4/409 | Australia | Melbourne | 26 Dec 2014 |
| M Amarnath, S Gavaskar | 2 | 224 | 1 | 2/415 | Australia | Sydney | 2 Jan 1986 |
| R Jadeja, R Pant | 7 | 204 | 1 | 7/622 | Australia | Sydney | 3 Jan 2019 |
| R Shastri, S Tendulkar | 5 | 196 | 2 | 5/397 | Australia | Sydney | 2 Jan 1992 |
| M Amarnath, S Gavaskar | 2 | 193 | 3 | 2/240 | Australia | Perth | 16 Dec 1977 |
| S Gavaskar, K Srikkanth | 1 | 191 | 1 | 1/191 | Australia | Sydney | 2 Jan 1986 |
| V Hazare, D Phadkar | 6 | 188 | 2 | 6/321 | Australia | Adelaide | 23 Jan 1948 |
| V Kohli, M Vijay | 3 | 185 | 4 | 3/242 | Australia | Adelaide | 9 Dec 2014 |
| R Dravid, VVS Laxman | 2 | 175 | 2 | 2/183 | Australia | Sydney | 2 Jan 2008 |
| Y Jaiswal, KL Rahul | 1 | 172* | 3 | - | Australia | Perth | 22 Nov 2024 |
Jaiswal and Rahul’s partnership underscores the promise of India’s emerging batting combinations, combining tenacity with class. It is now part of India’s storied rivalry with Australia.
Yashasvi Jaiswal was the more aggressive of the Indian opening pair on Saturday, November 23, remaining unbeaten on 90 off 193 balls. The young opener punished anything loose, particularly off Nathan Lyon, using his footwork to disrupt the spinner’s rhythm.
On the other hand, Rahul played the role of a sheet anchor, soaking up pressure and scoring a patient 62 off 153 deliveries. Together, they negated the early movement offered by the Perth wicket and frustrated the Australian bowlers, who were unable to break through despite trying various tactics.