Dhruv Jurel’s unbeaten 115 powers India while rain interrupts Day 2 in Colombo

Before the Sri Lanka series, Dhruv Jurel had gone eight innings without a 50-plus score, with questions being raised over his game against spin. He responded with 51 in the first Test and followed it with his second Test hundred, taking his series tally to 173 runs at an average of 86.5. The Indian team management has backed Jurel as a specialist middle-order batter even when he is not required to keep wickets.

Powered by Jurel’s composed and flawless unbeaten 115 off 177 balls, with nine fours and two sixes, and Rishabh Pant’s entertaining 63 off 89 balls, with six fours and two sixes, India declared at 503 for nine. Then, they reduced Sri Lanka to 8/2 on Day Two of the second and final Test in Colombo on Monday.

Before the Sri Lanka series, Dhruv Jurel had gone eight innings without a 50-plus score, with questions being raised over his game against spin. He responded with 51 in the first Test and followed it with his second Test hundred, taking his series tally to 173 runs at an average of 86.5. The Indian team management has backed Jurel as a specialist middle-order batter even when he is not required to keep wickets.

Powered by Jurel’s composed and flawless unbeaten 115 off 177 balls, with nine fours and two sixes, and Rishabh Pant’s entertaining 63 off 89 balls, with six fours and two sixes, India declared at 503 for nine. Then, they reduced Sri Lanka to 8/2 on Day Two of the second and final Test in Colombo on Monday.

Dhruv Jurel's remarkable performance saw him score an impressive unbeaten 115 against Sri Lanka, marking his second Test century. This achievement places him alongside Hardik Pandya as one of the few Indian players to earn a Test century while batting at number seven or lower in Sri Lanka. His well-structured innings, featuring nine fours and two sixes, was vital in helping India amass a solid 503/9 before declaring.

Dhruv Jurel's remarkable performance saw him score an impressive unbeaten 115 against Sri Lanka, marking his second Test century. This achievement places him alongside Hardik Pandya as one of the few Indian players to earn a Test century while batting at number seven or lower in Sri Lanka. His well-structured innings, featuring nine fours and two sixes, was vital in helping India amass a solid 503/9 before declaring.

An unflappable Dhruv Jurel allayed concerns surrounding his form with a remarkably composed unbeaten 115 before bowlers struck early blows to give India command of the second Test against Sri Lanka on a rain-hit second day on Monday.

An unflappable Dhruv Jurel allayed concerns surrounding his form with a remarkably composed unbeaten 115 before bowlers struck early blows to give India command of the second Test against Sri Lanka on...

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.

Dhruv Jurel struck a sensational century to continue his good run of form in the IND vs SL Test series. Jurel stitched vital partnerships with Ravindra Jadeja and Rishabh Pant to take India past the 500 run mark on Day 2 in Colombo. It was the batter's second century of his Test career. Jurel was demoted to No.7 with Ravindra Jadeja promoted ahead at No.6. That seemed to have ticked a switch in Jurel, who put on a composed batting display. The Rajasthan Royals star did not take undue risks, stitching vital partnerships along the way to stretch India closer to 500.He found an ally in Mohammad Siraj who stayed at his end to help Jurel get to the milestone. It wasn't without drama with Jurel stranded on 95 when rain intervened. When the action resumed, Jurel was stuck on 99 for more than 3 overs, before a risky single saw him get to the three-figure mark.The knock of Jurel might have pleased the management immensely as this was his second fifty in as many Tests after going without a 50-plus score in eight innings prior to the first Test in Galle.

Dhruv Jurel's chase for a second Test hundred was interrupted by rain on Day 2 of the IND vs SL 2nd Test in Colombo. The right-hander was batting with Mohammed Siraj when the tea was taken early because of rain.Jurel looked set to make it to three figures but the weather in Colombo took a dark turn. Heavy showers forced the ground staff to pull in covers all over the field, hinting at a fairly large loss of play. Jurel can resume and get to his ton at resumption, should India opt to continue their innings. The covers are as rain ️ stops play in Colombo! Stay tuned for further updates! Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/r9FgXSdsMf#TeamIndia | #SLvIND pic.twitter.com/Eu738cII0r— BCCI (@BCCI) August 24, 2026 Jurel was under criticism coming into the IND vs SL series, but has repaid the selectors faith. He scored a half-century in Galle and now has another good score in Colombo. Jurel was dropped down the order, but he responded to that with a century partnership with Rishabh Pant.