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In an exciting Day 4 of the 2024 Irani Cup match between the Rest of India and Mumbai at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, Dhruv Jurel narrowly missed out on a well-deserved century, scoring 93 runs off 121 balls. His impressive innings included one six and 13 boundaries, showcasing his skill and determination at the crease.
Dhruv Jurel Misses Century: Shams Mulani Breaks 165-Run Stand in 2024 Irani Cup
Dhruv Jurel’s dismissal occurred during the 101st over of the Rest of India’s first innings when he was caught behind by wicketkeeper Hardik Tamore off the bowling of Shams Mulani. Mulani, delivering from around the wicket, sent a delivery that pitched on the rough outside leg stump. In an attempt to guide it to fine leg, Jurel inadvertently nicked the ball off his glove, leading to Tamore’s remarkable catch despite being obstructed by Jurel’s body. The BCCI’s domestic handle shared the moment on social media, highlighting the “Partnership Breaker” as Mulani ended the 165-run partnership between Jurel and Abhimanyu Easwaran for the fifth wicket.
Dhruv Jurel’s innings not only showcased his talent but also marked a significant milestone in his career, as he crossed the 1,000-run mark in first-class cricket. With this innings, he now has 1,085 runs in just 26 innings, including one century and seven half-centuries. The 23-year-old made his Test debut against England earlier this year, amassing 190 runs in four innings, including a half-century.
Despite missing out on his century, Jurel’s performance continues to establish him as a promising talent in Indian cricket, and fans eagerly anticipate his future contributions on the field.
