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Dhruv Jurel scores century as India dominates Sri Lanka in Colombo Test
In the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo, Dhruv Jurel scored an unbeaten 115 to help India declare their first innings at 503/9. Jurel, celebrating his second Test century, displayed a 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan' tattoo on his bicep as a tribute to his father, a soldier, and his grandfather, a farmer.
Jurel shared a vital 112-run partnership with Rishabh Pant, who contributed 63 runs. Pant is currently being monitored by team physios due to right shoulder pain but is expected to return to wicketkeeping duties. Following the declaration, India’s bowlers immediately pressured Sri Lanka, reducing them to 8/2 in just three overs before rain and fading light interrupted play.
Sri Lanka’s Asitha Fernando was a standout performer for the hosts, claiming four wickets in the innings. Despite weather concerns and high humidity threatening to disrupt the third day, India holds a commanding 495-run lead.
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Asitha Fernando · Colombo · Dhruv Jurel · India national cricket team · Rishabh Pant · Sri Lanka national cricket team
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] India declared their first innings at 503-9. www.newindianexpress.com · www.sportskeeda.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The probability of precipitation in Colombo during the evening of Day 3 is 86 percent. www.sportskeeda.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Manav Suthar dismissed Prabath Jayasuriya leg before. www.sportskeeda.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Dhruv Jurel scored an unbeaten 117 runs. www.newindianexpress.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Prasidh Krishna dismissed Lahiru Udara for one run. www.sportskeeda.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The probability of precipitation in Colombo on the morning of Day 3 is 82 percent. www.sportskeeda.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Rishabh Pant scored 63 runs off 89 balls. www.sportskeeda.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Sri Lanka was reduced to 8-2 at stumps. www.newindianexpress.com · www.sportskeeda.com