Virat Kohli won hearts as he told Yashasvi Jaiswal to lead India off the field after a fine Day 3 performance during the Perth Test.

Virat Kohli returned to form with a morale-boosting hundred after Yashasvi Jaiswal's masterful century as India declared their second innings for 487 for six, setting Australia a victory target of 534 on day 3 of the opening Test,

Yashasvi Jaiswal confirmed his status as India’s new batting star with an unbeaten century and shared a record 201-run opening stand with KL Rahul as India batted to a likely unbeatable position in the opening Border-Gavaskar test at the Perth Stadium.

India ended Day 3 of the opening Test against Australia firmly in control, with Virat Kohli's stylish century and Yashasvi Jaiswal's career-best 161 powering them to a commanding position. India set an imposing victory target of 534 and removed three Australian wickets in the final session.

T here is no stopping Yashasvi Jaiswal in Perth, as the Indian opener remains unbeaten on 141, with India taking a 321-run lead at lunch on day three of the first Test against Aus