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    Fans erupt as Dhruv Jurel hits stunning century to put India in command on Day 2 of second Test

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    Fans erupt as Dhruv Jurel hits stunning century to put India in command on Day 2 of second Test

    India’s lower order once again stepped up when the team needed it most during the second Test against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo. After a strong opening day had put the visitors in a commanding position, Sri Lanka managed to create some pressure by picking up quick wickets on Day 2. However, their hopes of restricting India to a manageable total were quickly put to rest as Dhruv Jurel and Rishabh Pant produced a crucial partnership.

    Jurel walked out to bat with India in a tricky position at 307/6 and had the responsibility of ensuring that the visitors did not lose their grip on the contest. The young wicketkeeper-batter showed excellent composure against the Sri Lankan attack and gradually grew in confidence. His patience eventually paid off as he reached his second Test century, while his effort also helped India cross the 500-run mark before declaring.

    Partnership with Rishabh Pant changes the game

    Jurel found an ideal partner in Pant, who adopted a more aggressive approach and put pressure back on the Sri Lankan bowlers. The pair added 112 runs for the seventh wicket, turning what could have been a difficult phase for India into another period of dominance. Pant brought up a fluent 63 off 89 deliveries, including six fours and two sixes. At the other end, Jurel remained composed and continued to accumulate runs without taking unnecessary risks.

    The rain interruption made Jurel’s wait for the century even more dramatic. He was stranded on 95 when play was halted, leaving him just five runs short of the milestone. Once the players returned to the field, Jurel quickly completed his century from 171 deliveries. His innings eventually came to an end at 115 off 177 balls after Keshara Nuwantha caught and bowled him. Jurel struck nine fours and two sixes during a knock that further strengthened his reputation as a reliable lower-order batter.

    Dhruv Jurel helps India declare on 503/9

    Jurel’s dismissal came after India had already taken complete control of the innings. The visitors eventually declared at 503/9, putting enormous pressure on Sri Lanka. Devdutt Padikkal had provided the foundation with a brilliant 117 on Day 1, while Shubman Gill contributed 50 and Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 45. Ravindra Jadeja also made a valuable 43 before India declared.

    Asitha Fernando was Sri Lanka’s most successful bowler with 4/106, while Keshara and Prabath Jayasuriya claimed two wickets each. Jurel’s century was his second in Test cricket after his 125 against the West Indies in Ahmedabad in October 2025. He also became only the second Indian batter after Hardik Pandya to score a Test century at No. 7 or lower in Sri Lanka.

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