Cricket fans are celebrating on social media India A captain Dhruv Jurel A full masterclass was held on the second day of the first unofficial test against Sri Lanka A. Playing at the iconic Galle International Stadium, Jurel’s brilliant century has put India A firmly in the driver’s seat. June 25, 2026 After India A won the toss and elected to bat first, the team took full advantage of the batting-friendly track and frustrated the Sri Lankan bowling attack through consistent partnerships.
Dhruv Jurel scored a brilliant century against Sri Lanka A on the second day
Starting the second day with an overnight score of 68*, Dhruv Jurel showed immense composure and tactical brilliance to reach his historic century. Leading the team from the front, the wicketkeeper-batsman opened the innings and scored a sensational 126* off 198 balls. His calculated innings was a blend of defensive flexibility and offensive acceleration, comprising 11 fours and one six at a strike rate of 63.63.
Jurel finds a capable ally sheikh rashidWho played an important supporting role. Taking their overnight partnership forward, Rashid scored 63 runs off 113 balls with five fours before being clean bowled. Chamika Gunasekara. Jurel’s impeccable performances against both pace and spin left cricket fans praising his readiness for top-level international challenges, especially given the challenging conditions at the Galle that the match could lead to.
India will score huge against Sri Lanka A
With Jurel holding the fort, India A are in a position of strength, reaching a mammoth score of 425/5 in 106.1 overs at a healthy current run rate of 4.00. The foundation of this huge score was laid by the opener at the beginning of the first day. Sai SudarshanHe was out after scoring a brilliant 132 runs with the help of 19 fours in 175 balls, and also scored a century. contribution from Ayush Pandey (25), Devdutt Padikkal (12), and captain Ruturaj Gaikwad (22) kept the scoreboard ticking, ensuring that the Sri Lankan bowlers never stood a chance.
The home team’s bowling unit faced a fierce struggle on a calm surface. dilum sudira He took the maximum workload on his shoulders and bowled 34.1 overs, taking 2 wickets and giving 128 runs. Gunasekara also took 2 wickets for 72 runs in 16 overs. Ravindu Fernando Claimed a single skull. The Lankan bowlers were also guilty of giving away 24 extra runs, including 13 no-balls, which added to their troubles.
As the second day progresses, Harsh Dubey (21*) Currently giving company to Aparajit Jurel. with lower order batsmen Saransh Jain, Anshul Kamboj, Yash ThakurAnd Auqib Nabi There is still batting left, India A seems to be on the way to cross the 500-run mark by scoring a mountain of runs. sahan archigeSri Lanka A team is leading in its first innings.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Dhruv Jurel confuses me a lot
– He has scored a century in every series of India A
– but failed in India’s matches– Hundred vs Australia A
– Hundred vs South Africa A
– Hundred vs Sri Lanka A* todayBut
-Failed by 12 runs in 2 innings in Australia
– Failed in 29 runs against South Africa… pic.twitter.com/L4l4rN6AFg– Raja (@_raja_kumar) 26 June 2026
– Hundred vs Australia A
– Hundred vs South Africa A
– Hundred vs Sri Lanka ADhruv Jurel – Leading by example India A captain 🇮🇳motiv
Really hope he finds his place at No.6 in Tests, does everything he can for the India A setup, wish him a rightful place in the senior team. pic.twitter.com/eX8dtuDIAI
– Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) 26 June 2026
Century for captain Dhruv Jurel. 💯
Captain Dhruv Jurel scored a brilliant century against Sri Lanka A. He has been sensational at No. 5 in first-class cricket – Captain Jurel leads from the front for India A. pic.twitter.com/IkraWZnAes
– Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) 26 June 2026
– Hundred vs Australia A
– Hundred vs South Africa A
– Hundred vs Sri Lanka ADhruv Jurel – Leading by example India A captain 🇮🇳motiv
Really hope he finds his place at No.6 in Tests, does everything he can for the India A setup, wish him a rightful place in the senior team. pic.twitter.com/AHD21RDfhn
– Arkatanu Pal (@Arkatanu_Pal) 26 June 2026
India A captain Dhruv Jurel scored another century against SL A today.
He has performed brilliantly in every A series he has played.
He should get a consistent chance for India in Tests or don’t pick him, just be a backup on the bench. pic.twitter.com/IoGxZEvoDS
-Adityaraj (@RR_for_LIFE) 26 June 2026
Captain Dhruv Jurel is playing his best form and scoring another century 119* (still not out) against SL-A. pic.twitter.com/EW0DmGWf9F
– Gangadhar (@Gangadhar_11) 26 June 2026
Captain’s innings was excellent! 🔥 Dhruv Jurel stepped up when it mattered most, closing in on an unprecedented century against Sri Lanka A in Galle. To lead from the front and bring India A into complete control! 🇮🇳🏏 #SLAvINDA #dhruvajurel #Cricket pic.twitter.com/sOwq2BYTQ1
– Anish Kharbas (@AishKharbas) 26 June 2026
100 for captain Dhruv Jurel for Ind A pic.twitter.com/h9qc00djba
-Kuldeep Sharma (@kuldeepbid850) 26 June 2026
India A captain Dhruv Jurel’s brilliant century in the first unofficial test against Sri Lanka A.#DhurvJurel pic.twitter.com/W9oJHZ3Vek
– CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) 26 June 2026
💯For Jurel!
Dhruv Jurel is batting strong scoring 119 runs in 192 balls – 10X4, 1×6.
INDA 417/5.#SLvIND #SLAvINDA #dhruvajurel #TeamIndia #Sri Lanka #gal pic.twitter.com/wAXZ495XC8– LightningSpeed (@lightningspeedk) 26 June 2026
Dhruv Jurel did a good job as the captain! 💯👏
A sensational century from #dhruvajurel Against Sri Lanka A. The India A captain stands at number 5 with another excellent first-class innings.
— ⓈⒶⒽⓘⓁ (@SahilSinghadiya) 26 June 2026
