Dhruv Jurel scores century as India sets dominant position against Sri Lanka
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 6:25 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Dhruv Jurel scored an unbeaten 115, helping India to a first innings total of 503/9 before declaring. India’s bowlers then quickly dismissed Sri Lanka's openers, leaving them at 8/2 at the close of the second day, still trailing by 495 runs. Jurel's pivotal innings was complemented by Rishabh Pant, who added a quick 63 runs. After rain interruptions affected play, India firmly established their advantage heading into Day 3 of the Test match.
- •India declared at 503/9 after Jurel's century and Pant's contributions.
- •Sri Lanka finished Day 2 at 8/2, trailing by 495 runs.
- •Prasidh Krishna and Manav Suthar took early wickets for India.
- •Rain delays affected India's innings but Jurel reached his century after a tense moment.
- •Asitha Fernando was Sri Lanka's standout bowler with four wickets.
- 6:25 PMYahoo Sports — Dhruv Jurel's century, early strike from Prasidh-Suthar put India in command as Sri Lanka trail by 495
"Dhruv Jurel showcased his batting prowess with an impressive unbeaten century, propelling India to a solid 503/9 before declaring. The bowlers then struck early, reducing Sri Lanka to a precarious 8/2. Rishabh Pant also played a vital role, with a quickfire 63 runs. Despite rain interruptions, Jurel achieved his landmark after a nail-biting moment, positioning India for a commanding lead as they enter the third day of the Test.
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