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Wicket-Keeper Dhruv Jurel Scores Unbeaten 132 as India A Face South Africa A
8 Nov
Summary
- Dhruv Jurel's unbeaten 132-run knock
- Rishabh Pant returns to captain India A
- India A bowled out for 255, Tiaan van Vuuren takes 4 wickets
As of November 8th, 2025, the second unofficial Test between India A and South Africa A is underway in Bengaluru. On Day 1, wicket-keeper batter Dhruv Jurel stood out with an unbeaten 132 off 175 balls, helping India A post a total of 255 runs. This was a crucial performance, as Rishabh Pant had returned to captain the Indian side.
The South African bowlers, led by Tiaan van Vuuren's 4 wickets for 52 runs, managed to bowl out the hosts. However, Jurel's resilient knock ensured India A had a respectable total on the board.
As the second day's play begins, the focus will shift to the Indian bowling attack, which includes the likes of Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, and Kuldeep Yadav. They will be tasked with picking up 10 South African wickets and gaining the upper hand in the match.
