Jurel scores unbeaten 115 as India declares on 503

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel reached his second Test century on Day 2 of the second Test against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo on August 24, 2026, guiding his team to a commanding position before a declaration. Jurel remained unbeaten on 115 off 177 balls, a knock that anchored the Indian innings deep into the second day. Resuming on seven not out with India at 300 for five, Jurel was joined by Rishabh Pant after the fall of Saransh Jain. The pair forged a crucial 112-run partnership that steered the visitors past 400, with Pant contributing a brisk 63 off 89 balls before being dismissed early in the second session.