IND vs SL 2nd Test Day 2 Highlights: Jurel (115*) & Bowlers Put India in Total Command
CricAnalyser Desk | August 24, 2026
Day 2 Stumps Summary:
- India 1st Innings: 503/9d in 138 overs (Dhruv Jurel 115*, Devdutt Padikkal 117, Rishabh Pant 63)
- Sri Lanka Bowling: Asitha Fernando 4/106 (29 overs)
- Sri Lanka 1st Innings: 8/2 in 3 overs (Lahiru Udara 1, Prabath Jayasuriya 0*)
- Status: Sri Lanka trail by 495 runs.
Day 2 Session Breakdown
- Jurel's Maiden Ton: Resuming from 300/5, Dhruv Jurel anchored India's tail with a brilliant maiden Test century. He finished 115* off 177 balls (9 fours, 2 sixes).
- Pant Returns & Attacks: Rishabh Pant came back out to bat after retiring hurt on Day 1, scoring a sharp 63 (89 balls) with 2 sixes before falling to Asitha Fernando.
- Declaration at 503/9: Shubman Gill declared late in the session after India crossed 500. Asitha Fernando was the pick of SL bowlers with 4/106.
- Double Early Blows: Under overcast Colombo skies, Prasidh Krishna removed Lahiru Udara (1) in his first over, before Manav Suthar trapped nightwatchman Prabath Jayasuriya LBW (0) off the final ball of the day.
Key Match Statistics
| Performer | Stat Line | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Dhruv Jurel | 115* (177) | Maiden Test Hundred |
| Asitha Fernando | 4/106 (29.0) | Lead SL Seamer |
| Prasidh Krishna | 1/4 (1.0) | Struck in 1st Over |
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