IND vs SL 2nd Test, Day 2: Pant, Jurel fifties power India to 419/6 at lunch
India reached 419/6 at lunch on the second day of the final Test against Sri Lanka, led by strong performances from Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel. Despite aggressive bowling from Sri Lanka, the pair successfully stabilized the Indian innings.
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The match is a high-stakes international sporting event that significantly impacts the standing of both national cricket teams.
Rishabh Pant’s gallant fight against Sri Lankan pacers during his unbeaten 63 was the highlight of an engrossing first session after which India found themselves at a comfortable 419 for six on the second day of the second and final Test on Monday (August 24, 2026).
Pant and an equally impressive Dhurv Jurel (59) were batting at lunch after the tourists resumed from 300 for five, and the seventh wicket pair has so far added 112 runs.
Sri Lanka found an immediate breakthrough as Asitha Fernando jettisoned debutant Saransh Jain for six. India were 307 for six then and also in need of some more runs to pull away from the hosts.
Pant, who had to retire on three last evening (August 23) after copping a blow on his forearm from Lahiru Kumara, walked in next, and there was a tinge of apprehension about his fitness.
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