Should the selectors of the team India reconsider Dhruv Jurel for the test playing XI over Rishabh Pant, who just recovered from injury? This question has started to raise after his remarkable batting for India A team against South Africa A team. How did he perform today against South Africa A team’s bowling line-up? Let’s take a look.
Young Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Dhruv Jurel has made a mark for India A with his powerful batting. He also scored a century in the second innings of the second unofficial Test against South Africa A, bailing India A out of trouble. Dhruv Jurel’s powerful batting has posed a challenge for Rishabh Pant, who has returned to the team after an injury.
Should Dhurv Jurel play vs South Africa?
Dhruv Jurel remained unbeaten on 127 runs off 170 balls in India A’s second innings. His century helped India A declare their second innings at 382 for 7, setting South Africa a target of 417 runs to win in the fourth innings. Dhruv Jurel’s century included 15 fours and one six. Dhruv Jurel scored a powerful century in the first innings against South Africa A.
He remained unbeaten in the first innings, scoring 132 runs off 175 balls. He hit 12 fours and four sixes in the first innings. His century helped Team India post a first innings score of 255.
In response, South Africa were bowled out for 221. Dhruv Jurel scored a total of 259 runs for India in both innings, hitting 27 fours and five sixes. With this powerful performance, Dhruv Jurel has directly challenged Rishabh Pant for a place in the playing XI for the Test series against South Africa. Pant is returning from an injury sustained during the England tour and also scored two half-centuries. Therefore, a tough competition will be seen between these two players for the playing XI.