Dhruv Jurel falls for 14 to a stunning caught & bowled from Simon Harmer in IND vs SA 2025 1st Test [Watch]

Dhruv Jurel failed to continue his red-hot form with the bat on Day 2 of the series opener between India and South Africa at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday, November 15. The right-handed batter departed for a run-a-ball 14 as the hosts lost half their side for 153.

The dismissal came in the 49th over of India’s first innings and the fourth over after lunch break. Simon Harmer bowled a tossed-up delivery around off-stump, and Jurel was beaten in flight. He played it straight back to Harmer, who completed the catch millimetres above the ground. The TV umpire cross-checked, and the catch was deemed fair. The Proteas team celebrated in delight following their fourth wicket of the day.

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Jurel’s failure came despite him scoring twin unbeaten centuries for India A against South Africa A in the second practice game. The wicketkeeper-batter also slammed his maiden ton against the West Indies last month. His recent form prompted the team management to include him in the XI despite regular wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant’s comeback. Jurel will be looking to make it count if India bats again in the opening Test against the Proteas.

Simon Harmer bags two wickets ft. Dhruv Jurel as South Africa bounce back against India on Day 2

Led by Simon Harmer, a promising bowling performance from South Africa helped the visitors fight back against India on Day 2. Harmer first broke the 57-run second-wicket partnership between Washington Sundar and KL Rahul by dismissing the all-rounder. He then removed in-form Jurel.

Apart from Harmer, Keshav Maharaj and Corbin Bosch took the prized wickets of KL Rahul (39) and Rishabh Pant (27), respectively. Earlier on Day 1, Marco Jansen dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal (12). Meanwhile, India captain Shubman Gill was retired hurt for four runs off three balls he faced. According to the BCCI, the 26-year-old has suffered a neck spasm.

At the time of writing, India were 169/5 after 50 overs, with Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel at the crease. The Men in Blue are leading by 10 runs.

Batting first, the Proteas were bundled out for 159 in their first innings. Jasprit Bumrah emerged as the leading wicket-taker, finishing with a five-wicket haul.

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