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. Jurel then expertly guided the lower order, partnering first with Manav Suthar and then with Mohammed Siraj to extend the innings.

His progress towards the milestone was delayed by a rain interruption while he was on 95, which caused an early tea break. Upon resumption, Jurel completed the century in the 136th over with a single off Asitha Fernando, a moment made dramatic by a direct-hit run-out attempt at mid-off that narrowly missed. The landmark made Jurel only the second Indian batter to score a Test century from number seven or...