Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Dhruv Jurel’s Unbeaten Century Puts India In Control
Dhruv Jurel scored 115 runs without getting out for India.
It was his second century in Test cricket.
He batted carefully for a long time and waited for good chances to score.
Jurel and Rishabh Pant made a strong partnership before Pant was dismissed for 63.
After that, Jurel helped India’s less experienced batters add more runs.
He reached 99 and had to wait because rain stopped play.
When he finally scored the hundred, he celebrated with his teammates.
India finished with 503 runs for nine wickets.
Sri Lanka then lost two wickets quickly, so India had the advantage.
Dhruv Jurel made an unbeaten 115 from 177 balls in India’s second Test against Sri Lanka.
His second Test century helped India reach 503/9 in Colombo.
Jurel shared a century partnership with Rishabh Pant, who scored 63 from 89 balls.
After Pant’s dismissal, Jurel guided India’s lower order and farmed the strike effectively.
Sri Lanka ended the day at 8/2 after facing three overs, leaving India firmly in command.
- Who
- Dhruv Jurel led India’s innings, with support from Rishabh Pant, Mohammed Siraj and other teammates; Sri Lanka were the opponents.
- What
- Jurel scored an unbeaten 115 as India reached 503/9, while Sri Lanka fell to 8/2 late in the day.
- When
- August 24, 2026, during the second Test.
- Where
- Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- Why
- Jurel’s patient century and his partnerships helped India build a large total and gain control of the match.
- Player
- Dhruv Jurel
- Score
- 115 not out from 177 balls
- India total
- 503/9
- Jurel’s milestone
- Second Test century
- Key partnership
- Jurel and Rishabh Pant added a century partnership
- Rishabh Pant
- 63 from 89 balls
- Sri Lanka’s score
- 8/2 after three overs