Pant, Jurel Guide India to 419-6 at Lunch on Day 2 of the 2nd Cricket Test Against Sri Lanka
Rishabh Pant and Druv Jurel steadied India after an early wicket, with Sri Lanka’s Asitha Fernando taking 4 for 46.
- On Monday, India reached 419-6 at lunch on day two of the final test against Sri Lanka in Colombo, anchored by an unbeaten 112-run partnership between Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel for the seventh wicket.
- Early on day two, Sri Lankan bowler Asitha Fernando dismissed debutant Saransh Jain for six, briefly interrupting India's momentum as the visitors sought to extend their 1-0 series lead.
- After retiring hurt Sunday from a Lahiru Kumara bouncer, Pant returned to bat and displayed resilience, remaining unbeaten on 63 despite facing sustained short-pitch bowling from the Sri Lankan attack.
- Jurel provided steady support at the other end, scoring 59 not out and striking five boundaries as the pair frustrated the bowling attack through the morning session.
- India scored 119 runs in 27 morning overs at a rapid pace exceeding four runs per over, leaving Sri Lanka searching for a breakthrough after a dominant session by the visitors.
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Colombo Test: Pant, Jurel fifties drive India to 419/6 at lunch against Sri Lanka - The Tribune
Rishabh Pant’s gallant fight against Sri Lankan pacers during his unbeaten 63 was the highlight of an engrossing first session after which India found themselves at a comfortable 419 for six on the second day of the second and final Test here on Monday. Pant and an equally impressive Dhurv Jurel (59) were batting at […]
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Honours were even on the opening day after India finished on 300-5 but Pant and Jurel tilted the balance in the tourists' favour with an unbroken 112-run stand for the seventh wicket. At the break Pant was batting on 63 and Jurel on 59. Pant, who was forced to retire hurt on the opening day after copping a nasty blow on his forearm, resumed his innings on Monday morning and continued to bat with authority. Sri Lanka's quicks peppered him with sh…
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