Dhruv Jurel shines with maiden Test century in the IND vs WI 1st Test. The young keeper-batter grabbed his big chance in Ahmedabad on October 3, 2025. His first Test hundred came after facing 190 balls at number five.
Jurel walked in with India already in a strong position. KL Rahul had set the tone with a century earlier. But Jurel had his own story to write.
Building the Innings with Jadeja
Dhruv Jurel played brilliantly and scored a fast 125 runs before getting out. He will always remember this knock as it comes on Indian soil.
The IND vs WI 1st Test saw something special between Jurel and Ravindra Jadeja. Their 207-run partnership broke the West Indies bowling attack. Jurel looked solid from the start and grew in confidence.
He picked his moments to attack brilliantly. The gaps he found were clever, and his running between wickets was sharp. Jadeja kept encouraging him from the other end.
Jadeja also scored a well-deserved century and is still playing at the moment with 104 runs after day 2 stumps.
His recent India A performances against Australia A had built his confidence. That form carried over perfectly into this Test match. The West Indies bowlers had no answers to his patience.
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Honouring His Kargil Hero Father
Dhruv Jurel shines with maiden Test century and celebrates like no one else. Reaching three figures brought tears to his eyes. He looked up at the sky and saluted toward the dressing room.
His father, Nem Chand, is a Kargil war veteran. Jurel dedicated this special hundred to his dad’s sacrifices. The gesture was raw and genuine, not rehearsed.
Every teammate rushed to congratulate him. Jadeja gave him a warm hug at the crease. Social media erupted with praise for both his batting and the tribute.
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A Well-Deserved Opportunity
Jurel got this opportunity because Rishabh Pant was injured. He’s made the most of every chance with bat and gloves. His wicketkeeping has been clean, and his batting fearless.
This knock changes everything for his career. The IND vs WI 1st Test might just be where Jurel announced himself. India looks comfortable now, and Jurel deserves the credit.
