In a display of remarkable maturity and blistering power, the young Wicketeeper-cadaver Dhruv jurel is a magnificent undefeated century against South Africa Asolo rescue India a from a precarious position on the opening day of the second informal test. His innings, a mix of compelling and aggressive, not only steadied the ship for the home side but also boosted his credentials after his inclusion in India’s Test squad, sending a strong message to the national selectors.
An early collapse left India with a problem
The start of the second unofficial test was an ideal one for India. The top order crumbled under pressure, with wickets falling at regular intervals. The scoreboard presented a more exciting reading, 59/4 and then a more exciting 126/7, which brought the team down to the barrel of complete collapse. It was a situation that called for a hero and Jurel stepped up to the plate.
Dhruv Jurel gets India out of hot waters with a stunning century
Walking through the washed-out ruins, Jurel displayed the nerves of a steely and attacking mind that belied match condition. From the moment he arrived at the crease, he seemed determined not only to survive, but to dominate. He has shown great temperament in collecting his shots and rotating the strike, again tempering the innings, while also punishing something out of nothing.
Recognizing the need for stability, Jurel created low-order vital alliances. His 79th for the eighth wicket Kuldeep Yadav especially in turning the tide, providing a much-needed boost and marking India past 200 years. Alongside the performance, Jurel remained unbeaten in a sensational 132 off 175 deliveries. It was his fourth first-class hundred, a testament to his growing prowess in the longer format. Individual brilliance single-handedly bundled India to a respectable total of 255 runs, a result that looked quite incredible at the start of the day.
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Here is the reaction of the fans:
Elsewhere and meanwhile, Dhruv Jurel reached 100 for India ‘Test’ vs South Africa A.
With Rishabh pants as the WicketKeeper in the Test team, Jurel is as good a batsman as any batsman, even if he doesn’t keep the wicket.– Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) November 6, 2025
Sai Sudarsan’s scores in South Africa are: 32, 12, &
Dhruv Jurel deserves No.3 against the proteas.#Indvsa #druvjurel #Saisudharsan pic.twitter.com/p2di5kl9rw
– 𝐈𝐂𝐓 ᴬᵁᴿᴬ🇮🇳 (@auraictt) November 7, 2025
Dhruv Jurel should be in XI regardless of where he plays. I think he should play on clock number 3.#druvjurel #Testcricket #Bcc
– Shubham Singhania (@ssinghania94) November 7, 2025
Dhruv Jurel’s unbeaten 132 rescues India from a tight spot at 39/6
A high knock under pressure! #Druvjurel #Teamindia pic.twitter.com/kvlww3jjgu– Arshit Yadav (@imarshit) November 7, 2025
Dhruv Jurel is a future ⭐️
Proper sinking technique and tuning abilityIt should play like a clean batter along with Shukra https://t.co/P1nf6wv60s
– Lelelele (@deep_bett) November 6, 2025
Another savior 100 for India, nobody passed 25 for India, the best thing about this innings came with Rishabh pants in Xi
He certainly sealed his place as a pure bat for the SA tests pic.twitter.com/be5gotyaw
– Sivy 🇮🇳 (@sivy_raina3) November 6, 2025
Dhruv Jurel hit 132 * (175) for India, giving South Africa a great fight a 👏. #Indavssa #Indvsa
– Naishh (@naishadhjhhhhaveri) November 6, 2025
DHRUV Jurel with another brilliant FC knock. But since he is a good enough wicketkeeper in addition to being a good batsman, the team management will refuse to pick him as a pure batsman and refuse to go with anyone worse than him with the bat.
– MV (@mahektetweet) November 6, 2025
Well played Dhruv Jurel 🙌#Indvsa #Druvjurel #Crickettwitter pic.twitter.com/frc2ekikak
– CricketTimes.com (@crickettimeshq) November 6, 2025
🔔 iCymi: India A was replayed at 126/7 on green in Bengaluru. Dhruv Jurel was tall with 132 off 175B to 132 while the other did not go past a dead body. pic.twitter.com/7yfkbl1ssyv
– SOAIB AHTAR (@SSA_807) November 6, 2025
People don’t talk about him enough, but Dhruv Jurel is one of the most clutch corpses in the world.
He always gives when it matters most. 🩷🫶 pic.twitter.com/dwqenpi3sj
– Zephyr 🚀 (@washedluxe) November 6, 2025
Honestly, Jurel is a better batter than SAI or padikkal in a pressure situation.
BCCI restricts his ability by keeping him only as reserve wk.
Dhruv Jurel should be supported as a purist rather than SAI or others. 🇮🇳pic.twitter.com/gad0xxl8xf https://t.co/gc6ulxlgkg
– Pratyush Halder (@pratyush_no7) November 6, 2025
Hundred dhruv jurel A for India.
– India A were 126/7, Jurel stood tall there and scored a fantastic century against South Africa A. pic.twitter.com/6iy9dahgmb
– Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 6, 2025
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