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India seize control of Colombo Test after Jurel ton
Dhruv Jurel’s unbeaten 115 and Rishabh Pant’s 63 lifted India to 503-9 before a declaration, leaving Sri Lanka 495 runs behind.
- On Monday, India declared their first innings at 503-9 against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo, powered by Dhruv Jurel's unbeaten 115.
- Rishabh Pant, who retired hurt Sunday with a forearm injury, returned to add 112 runs for the seventh wicket with Jurel, anchoring India's recovery.
- Jurel reached his second career Test century off 171 deliveries on Monday, overcoming a nervous wait on 99 and a rain delay to seal the milestone.
- Rain limited play to three overs, yet India's bowlers reduced Sri Lanka to 2-8, dismissing Lahiru Udara and nightwatchman Prabath Jayasuriya before stumps.
- Sri Lanka remains 495 runs behind, facing a daunting task to save the match while trailing 1-0 in the series, despite Asitha Fernando's four-wicket effort.
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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.
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SL vs IND: Dhruv Jurel's calm and Rishabh Pant's storm light up Colombo on rain-marred Day 2
Dhruv Jurel's unbeaten 115 and Rishabh Pant's 63 took India to 503 for 9 before the declaration. Sri Lanka then slipped to 8 for 2 in a rain-hit close, leaving the hosts 495 runs behind.
·Noida, India
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IND vs SL, 2nd Test: India Declare 1st Innings at 503/9 After Jurel Hundred on Day 2
Jurel underlined his credentials as a specialist Test batter with a 177-ball 115, his second hundred, studded with nine fours and two sixes, before he was out in the post-tea session
·Hyderabad, India
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