Indian openers ensured they maintained their dominant position against Australia with an unbroken century stand on the second day of the first Test in Perth.

Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul guided the tourists to 172-0 at the close, a lead of 218.

Jaiswal, who is playing in Australia for the first time, has 90 and Rahul, who starts with regular captain Rohit Sharma in India after the birth of his second child, has 62.

Both were patient and ready to defend, before punishing any width or length errors, on a pitch that was nowhere near as threatening as the opening day when 17 wickets fell.

Australia were bowled out for 104 in the opening session, a first innings deficit of 46.

They resumed on 67-7 and Jasprit Bumrah completed his five-wicket haul by removing Alex Carey with his first ball of the day.

Nathan Lyon soon followed but Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood cut 110 for 25 balls.

Only four Tests have been played at Perth’s Optus Stadium and all have been won by Australia, who have batted first on each occasion.

Australia will need a strong third day if they are to change this record.