India’s Dhruv Jurel, left, celebrates his century with Ravindra Jadeja. (PTI Photo)

NEW DELHI: India wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel marked a memorable milestone on Friday, scoring his maiden Test century during the second day of the first Test against West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Playing in only his sixth Test, Jurel reached the landmark in 190 balls, hitting a boundary off Windies captain Roston Chase to bring up the ton. The innings featured 12 fours and two sixes, showcasing a blend of patience, technique, and controlled aggression. This is Jurel’s second fifty-plus score in the longest format, with his previous best being 90 against England.Jurel becomes the 12th Indian wicketkeeper to score a Test century, and notably, he is the fifth Indian to register maiden hundred against West Indies, joining the likes of Vijay Manjrekar, Farookh Engineer, Ajay Ratra, and Wriddhiman Saha. His century also marks the third by a designated Indian wicketkeeper in 2025 — following Rishabh Pant’s two tons — making it the most by Indian keepers in a calendar year and the joint second most for any side in a single year, behind South Africa’s four in 2013.

The landmark was celebrated in style. Jurel, upon reaching the hundred, held his bat vertically and moved it to his left in a quirky, unique celebration. The boundary came off a full delivery on middle, which he whipped wide of mid-on using plenty of bottom-hand. Ravindra Jadeja shared in the celebration, applauding the young batter’s achievement. Having narrowly missed out on a century against England at home, Jurel made sure not to leave any regrets this time.Jurel’s innings is not only a personal milestone but also a boost for India’s batting line-up, helping the team build a strong position in the match. His blend of composure, skill, and sheer determination signals the arrival of a promising talent who could play a key role in India’s Test future.