Australia vs India 2018, 2nd Test: What India's battling line-up might look like

#5 Virat Kohli

There’s no questioning the talent Virat Kohli is capable of delivering. The Indian skipper has numerous test wins under his cap and is looking forward to striking hard at Perth after having delivered unimpressive innings at Adelaide.

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#6 Ajinkya Rahane

Rahane helped India gather a lead in the second innings

The Indian vice-captain made a solid 70 and helped India gather a crucial lead in the second innings. Though he had a poor first inning score of 13, this technically sound batsman came in strongly in the second innings. With a sound batsman like Rahane in the middle order, the Indian team need not worry when it comes to building partnerships with the tail-enders.

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#7 Rishabh Pant

Pant has been impressive behind the stumps

Rishabh made a decent 25 and 28 in the two innings but failed to make an impression. He has performed well behind the stumps compared to the India tour of England earlier this year. But this wicket-keeper batsman has to set aside his aggressive strokes and support his fellow batsman in building a low order partnership.