Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul. Type these two names while searching for IPL records and you'll find them first and second on the list of fastest 50s scored. They are both modern batters blessed with an array of strokes.
However, on Saturday, Day Two of the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Perth's Optus Stadium, Jaiswal 90* (193 balls, 7x4, 2x6) and Rahul 62* (153balls, 4x4) showed off their defensive skills. India's opening duo ground down a flagging Australian attack, forced to be on the field on back-to-back days, to take them to 172 for no loss in their second innings as the tourists reached a position of dominance to lead by 218 runs.
