[WATCH]- Dhruv Jurel Departs After Brilliant Century; Khary Pierre Takes Maiden Test Wicket On Day 2

Team India’s wicket-keeper batter Dhruv Jurel’s remarkable innings on Day 2 of the opening Test against the West Indies came to a close thanks to Khary Pierre. The left-arm spinner claimed his maiden Test wicket as Jurel, the right-handed batter, was dismissed after scoring 125 runs from 210 balls at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday, October 3.

Jurel notched his first Test century in the third session, showcasing a composed batting display after coming in at No. 5 in place of Rishabh Pant. Even after reaching the milestone, the wicket-keeper aimed to keep up the scoring rate, taking on Jomel Warrican for four boundaries while Ravindra Jadeja inched closer to his own hundred from the opposite end.

In the 123rd over of the innings, Pierre put Jurel under pressure with three consecutive dot balls. Attempting a gentle drive off the final delivery, the batter ended up edging the ball faintly to wicket-keeper Shai Hope, who completed a sharp catch to dismiss him. You can watch the video here:

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Khary Pierre waited 27 overs to claim his first Test wicket, as the Indian batters easily negotiated the West Indies’ spin attack.

Team India End Day 2 On A Positive Note Despite Dhruv Jurel’s Dismissal

The Men in Blue continued their dominant display on Day 2, building on a flawless start to their home season on Day 1. Shubman Gill and KL Rahul picked up from their overnight scores to guide India into a commanding position, which was further strengthened by a massive 206-run partnership between Dhruv Jurel and Ravindra Jadeja.

India were at 424-5 following Jurel’s dismissal. Ravindra Jadeja went on to reach his century, while Washington Sundar remained at the crease to see through the final session of the day. At stumps, the umpires removed the bails with India’s score at 448-5, holding a lead of 286 runs.

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