Dhruv Jurel Achieves Milestone with First Test Century Against West Indies
In a thrilling match against the West Indies, Indian wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel has scored his first Test century, becoming the 12th Indian to achieve this feat. His remarkable innings of 190 balls included 12 fours and 2 sixes, marking a significant milestone in his career. Jurel's achievement comes as he fills in for an injured player, raising questions about team dynamics as he aims to solidify his position in the squad. Read on to learn more about his journey and impact on the game.
Oct 3, 2025, 18:25 IST
Dhruv Jurel's Historic Test Century
In the ongoing first Test match against the West Indies, Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Dhruv Jurel has marked a significant achievement by scoring his maiden Test century. He reached this milestone in 190 balls, hitting 12 fours and 2 sixes. With this performance, Jurel becomes the 12th Indian wicketkeeper to score a century in Test cricket. This century also marks the third by an Indian wicketkeeper in 2025, following Rishabh Pant, who has already scored two centuries this year.
A Remarkable Debut Century
Dhruv Jurel is now the fifth Indian wicketkeeper to achieve a Test debut century, joining the ranks of Vijay Manjrekar, Farokh Engineer, Ajay Ratra, and Wriddhiman Saha. His first century came in just his ninth Test innings, having previously managed only one fifty. Before this century, Jurel's highest score in Tests was 90, which he scored against England in 2024.
Impact on Team Dynamics
Jurel's century came while batting at the fifth position, and he secured his place in the playing eleven due to an injury. However, the Indian Test team still has an open spot at number three, as Sai Sudharsan has been underperforming. This century could provide a significant boost to Dhruv Jurel's career moving forward.