IND-A vs SA-A, 2nd Unofficial Test: Jurel’s Second Successive Ton, Pant and Dubey’s Fifties Put India-A in Driver’s Seat on Day 3
Dhruv Jurel scored centuries in both innings against South Africa A, boosting his chances for India's Test squad before the series starting November 14.
- India A declared at 382/7, setting South Africa A a target of 417 as the Proteas ended the day 25 without loss needing 392 to win.
- Earlier India A had made 255 in the first innings, largely from Dhruv Jurel, while South Africa A had made 221 with captain Marques Ackerman scoring a century.
- Coming in at number seven, Jurel scored 127 from 170 balls with 15 fours and a six, reinforcing his form in the match.
- Rishabh Pant made 65 despite knocks to his body and was dismissed, with selectors likely viewing him as either a wicketkeeper-batter or specialist batter.
- Ahead of the November 14, 2025, Test series, both sides' XIs are named, with South Africa A close to India's first innings score of 255.
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In-form Dhruv Jurel to play as a batter, Nitish Reddy likely to be dropped: Report
Rishabh Pant will return as India’s first-choice wicketkeeper, but Dhruv Jurel’s strong red-ball form means he is set to play as a specialist batter against South Africa. The management is keen to give Jurel a longer run in the middle order.
Dhruv Jurel slams twin centuries in unofficial Test against South Africa, pushes case for Playing XI call
Dhruv Jurel pushed his case for call into the Indian Playing XI much more after his back-to-back centuries in the second unofficial Test between India A and South Africa A. Jurel, who had played a lone hand in the first innings with an unbeaten 132, scored 127 against the Proteas side during the clash at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1, Bengaluru. Coming to bat at seven, Jurel struck another century, as he made 127 from 170 balls with 15…
IND-A vs SA-A, 2nd Unofficial Test: Jurel’s second successive ton, Pant and Dubey’s fifties put India-A in driver’s seat on Day 3
With able support from Harsh Dubey and skipper Rishabh Pant, Jurel helped the host declare at 382 for seven from an overnight 78 for three, setting South Africa-A a target of 417.
India A vs South Africa A, 2nd Unofficial Test Day 3, Live Updates: Dhruv Jurel Hits Ton, Rishabh Pant Smashes 50; 6-Down India A Dominate
India A vs South Africa A, Second Unofficial Test Day 3, Live Updates: India A have lost their sixth wicket as Harsh Dubey was dismissed by Tshepo Moreki for 84.
Dhruv Jurel: Dhruv Jurel's Double Century Not Enough for India XI Spot Against South Africa, Says Suresh Raina
The impressive performance of young wicketkeeper-batsman Dhruv Jurel, who recently smashed two consecutive unbeaten centuries against South Africa A in a four-day match, has sparked discussions about his potential inclusion in India's playing XI for the upcoming Test series against South Africa. However, former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina has offered a contrasting view, suggesting that despite his stellar form, Jurel might find it challenging …
"Making it hard for the coach to drop him": Ashwin praises Jurel after his back-to-back 100 against South Africa A
India's decorated spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes Indian wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel has made a strong case for his inclusion in the first Test against South Africa. Jurel has made a strong case for selection in India's playing XI after he slammed back-to-back centuries against South Africa A in the second unofficial Test at Bengaluru. The South Africa series is scheduled to begin on November 14 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. In an X post,…
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