They celebrate as cricket fans on social media India A captain Dhruv Jurel Be sure to hold a master class on the 2nd day of the first unofficial Test vs Sri Lanka A. Playing at the iconic Galle International Stadium, Jurel’s stunning century put India A firmly in the driver’s seat. On 25 June 2026, after India A won the toss and elected to bat, the team made great use of the batting track, frustrating the Sri Lankan bowling attack through relentless partnerships.
Dhruv Jurel dazzles with a magnificent century against Sri Lanka A on Day 2
Going into day 2 with an overnight score of 68*, Dhruv Jurel showed great composure and tactical brilliance to reach the landmark hundred. Leading the side from the front, the keeper-batsman scored a sensational 126* off 198 deliveries. His calculated knock was a mix of defensive solidity and aggressive acceleration, with 11 fours and a solitary six at a strike rate of 63.63.
Jurel found himself a capable ally Shaik Rashidplaying an important supporting role. Based on their overnight partnership, Rashid scored 63 off 113 balls, hitting five boundaries. Chamika Gunasekara. Jurel’s flawless execution against both pace and left-spin has cricket fans praising his readiness for senior international challenges, especially given the tough conditions Galle can present as the match progresses.
India will beat Sri Lanka A by a huge margin
With Jurel holding the fort, India A rose to a commanding position, reaching a mammoth 425/5 at 106.1 at a healthy current run rate of 4.00. The foundation for this massive collection was laid by the early opening of Day 1 Sai SudharsanHe also shone with a decent century, a brilliant 132 off 175 balls, laced with 19 fours. Contributions from Aayush Pandey (25), Devdutt Padikkal (12) and Capt Ruturaj Gaikwad (22) kept the scoreboard ticking, ensuring that Sri Lanka’s bowlers never settled.
The home side’s bowling unit endured a tiring outing on a quiet surface. Dilum Sudeera He shouldered the maximum workload by bowling 34.1 overs for 2 wickets for 128 runs. Gunasekara also took 2 wickets for 72 runs in 16 overs. Ravindu Fernando claimed a single scalp. The Lankaran bowlers were also guilty of conceding 24 overs, including 13 no-balls, adding to their woes.
As day 2 progresses, Tough Dubey (21*) joins the currently undefeated Jurel. With low-ranking warriors Saransh Jain, Anshul Kamboj, Yash Thakurand Augib Nabi yet with the bat, India look poised to cross the 500-run mark, a mountain of runs. Sahan Arachchige‘s Sri Lanka A side to climb in their first innings.
Here’s how the fans reacted:
Dhruv Jurel confuses me a lot
– He has scored a century in every India A series
– But he failed in the Indian matches– A hundred against Australia
– A hundred against South Africa
– Hundred vs Sri Lanka A* TodayBut
– Australia failed by 12 runs in 2 overs
– Failure against South Africa 29… pic.twitter.com/L4l4rN6AFg— Raja (@_raja_kumar) June 26, 2026
– A hundred against Australia
– A hundred against South Africa
– A hundred against Sri LankaDHRUV JUREL – Captain of India, exemplary leader 🇮🇳💪
We really hope he takes this into account in the 6th Tests, wishing he gets the right framework in the Senior side, going all out for the India A setup. pic.twitter.com/eX8dtuDIAI
– Jones. (@CricCrazyJohns) June 26, 2026
HUNDRED FOR CAPTAIN DHRUV JUREL. 💯
Captain Dhruv Jurel smashes Brilliant Hundred against Sri Lanka A, his sensational 5th in first-class cricket – Captain Jurel leads from the front for India A. pic.twitter.com/IkraWZnAes
— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) June 26, 2026
– A hundred against Australia
– A hundred against South Africa
– A hundred against Sri LankaDHRUV JUREL – Captain of India, exemplary leader 🇮🇳💪
We really hope he takes this into account in the 6th Tests, wishing he gets the right framework in the Senior side, going all out for the India A setup. pic.twitter.com/AHD21RDfhn
— Arkatanu Pal (@Arkatanu_Pal) June 26, 2026
India A Captain Dhruv Jurel scored another century against SL A today.
He has done very well in every Serie A he has played.
Should get a consistent chance for India in Tests or just not pick him on the bench pic.twitter.com/IoGxZEvoDS
— AdityaRRaj (@RR_for_LIFE) June 26, 2026
Captain Dhruv Jurel plays his best format and scores another century of 119* (not out yet) against SL-A. pic.twitter.com/EW0DmGWf9F
— Gangadhar (@gangadhar_11) June 26, 2026
Captain’s best shot! 🔥 Dhruv Jurel steps up at the most important moment, closing in on a phenomenal century against Sri Lanka A in Galle. Leading from the front and putting India A in absolute control! 🇮🇳🏏 #SLAVIA #DhruvJurel #cricket pic.twitter.com/sOwq2BYTQ1
— Anish Kharbas (@AnishKharbas) June 26, 2026
100 for Capt DHRUV JUREL for Ind A pic.twitter.com/h9qc00djba
— Kuldeep sharma (@Kuldeepbid850) June 26, 2026
A magnificent century from India captain Dhruv Jurel in the first unofficial Test against Sri Lanka 👏👏#DhurvJurel pic.twitter.com/W9oJHZ3Vek
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) June 26, 2026
💯For mackerel!
Dhruv Jurel hits hard on 119 off 192 balls – 10X4, 1×6.
WHERE 417/5.#SLvIND #SLAVIA #DhruvJurel #TeamIndia #SriLanka #Galle pic.twitter.com/wAXZ495XC8— lightning speed (@lightningspeedk) June 26, 2026
DHRUV JUREL EDUCATES AS CAPTAIN! 💯👏
From the Sensational Century #DhruvJurel Sri Lanka A vs. India A skipper No. 5 stands tall with yet another first-class innings.
— ⓈⒶⒽⒾⓁ (@SahilSinghadiya) June 26, 2026
