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Jansen Strikes! Jurel Ducks Out in Crucial Test Moment
24 Nov
Summary
- Dhruv Jurel dismissed for a duck by Marco Jansen's bowling.
- India reached 102/4, trailing South Africa by 387 runs.
- South Africa posted 489 in their first innings.
In the second Test against South Africa, India's Dhruv Jurel was dismissed for a duck by Marco Jansen just before tea on Day 3. This key wicket left India struggling at 102/4, significantly trailing South Africa's first-innings total of 489. The visitors had earlier amassed a commanding score, with Senuran Muthusamy scoring a century and Jansen contributing 93.
Earlier in the day, India's openers had provided a cautious start, adding 65 runs before KL Rahul was dismissed for 22. Yashasvi Jaiswal reached his half-century but could not sustain his innings, falling for 58. Sai Sudharsan also failed to make a significant impact, departing for 15.
As play resumed after tea, India remained in a challenging situation, trailing by 387 runs with Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja at the crease. South Africa's bowlers, particularly Jansen, had managed to contain India's batting lineup effectively.
