Dhruv Jurel Scores Century As India Dominates Sri Lanka
· Sports · Sportstar, ESPNCricinfo, Times of India
Dhruv Jurel scored an unbeaten 115 to help India reach a massive first-innings total of 503 for nine in the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo. Jurel anchored the innings alongside Rishabh Pant, who contributed 63 runs in a 112-run partnership before falling to Keshara Nuwantha. Rain briefly interrupted play on the second day, but India resumed to cross the 500-run mark before Shubman Gill declared. By the close of play, Sri Lanka was struggling at eight for two, with Yashasvi Jaiswal taking a notable diving catch to dismiss Lahiru Udara.
Why it matters
The strong batting performance puts India in a commanding position to win the second Test and secure a series advantage against Sri Lanka.
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