Dhruv Jurel Record: Dhruv Jurel created history, after 11 years an Indian did it

Bangalore: Dhruv Jurrell shared a 184-run partnership with Harsh Dubey (84) for the sixth wicket as India A declared their second innings at 382 for seven, taking their total lead to 416 runs. South Africa A had scored 25 runs for no loss till stumps. He needs another 392 runs to win. Lesego Senokwane (nine) and Jordan Harman (15) were at the crease until stumps.

In India’s final Test series against the West Indies, Jurrell made way for the team due to an injury to regular wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant, scoring a century in the second Test. Despite Pant’s return to the national team after recovering from injury, Jurel, who scored two centuries against South Africa A, is likely to retain his place in the playing XI. He scored an unbeaten 132 in the first innings.

Just like the first innings, Jurrell did not give the South African bowlers a chance in the second innings as well. Jurrell once again gave the South Africa A bowlers no chance due to his strong defensive play. He scored runs in his innings by playing excellent ground shots without playing any risky aerial shots. During this innings, he made excellent use of cut, drive and flick and completed his half-century in 83 balls, while Dubey completed his half-century in 76 balls. Jurrell completed his 14th first-class century in 159 balls with a flick shot off fast bowler Tian van Vuuren.

Kyle Simmonds, who gave life to Dube at zero by dropping a catch, ended his innings with a brilliant catch from Shepo Moreki. Skipper Pant, who was his second batsman at the crease, again batted aggressively. He was retired Hurt three times in the opening session of the day. He hit five fours and four sixes in his 54-ball innings. India A declared the innings as soon as he got out.

Rishabh Pant had to retire due to injury

Pant was taken off the field as a precaution after South Africa A fast bowler Moraki was injured three times. When he was batting with 17 runs off 22 balls, he was retired hurt. While attempting a reverse pull, Pant was hit on the helmet by Moraki. Then he injured his elbow while attempting a routine pull shot. Then the Indian wicketkeeper was hit in the stomach, which made him cry out in pain. He required medical attention on all three occasions.