**Dhruv Jurel Slams His 2nd First-Class Century: Key Stats**
*By Gaurav Tripathi | Sep 18, 2025 | 05:20 pm*
India’s wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel has made headlines by scoring his second First-Class century in the first unofficial Test against Australia A. Displaying great intent, Jurel reached the milestone in just 115 balls on the third day of the match held in Lucknow. His innings played a crucial role in shaping India’s response after Australia A declared their innings at a formidable 532 for six.
**Aggressive Approach Powers India A**
Coming into the crease at 222 for 4, Jurel immediately adopted an aggressive style of batting. He maintained a brisk scoring rate and brought up his century during the final session of the day. His impressive partnership of over 180 runs with Devdutt Padikkal helped India A cross the 400-run mark, putting the team in a strong position.
Interestingly, Jurel was recently named captain of the Central Zone team for their Duleep Trophy quarterfinal against North East Zone but had to withdraw due to a groin injury. Despite this setback, he bounced back strongly in this match.
**Career Highlights: Second First-Class Ton and Consistent Performer**
According to ESPNcricinfo, this is Jurel’s second First-Class hundred. Alongside this, he has accumulated 12 fifties in 26 First-Class matches, amassing over 1,615 runs at an impressive average exceeding 47.
Jurel has also gained international experience, having been part of the Indian squad for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. He played his last Test against England at The Oval, where he came in as a replacement for the injured Rishabh Pant. In five Test matches, Jurel has scored 255 runs at an average of 36.42, showcasing his potential at the highest level.
**What’s Next for Dhruv Jurel?**
Team India is preparing for a two-match Test series against the West Indies at home, starting October 2. Rishabh Pant’s participation remains uncertain as he continues to recover from a toe fracture. In Pant’s absence, Jurel is expected to take on the wicketkeeping duties as the first-choice backup.
While Pant’s fitness is being closely monitored, Dhruv Jurel’s consistent performances make him a strong contender to be included in the Test squad, marking another step forward in his promising cricketing career.
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