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Dhruv Jurel’s disputed catch fuels controversy as India close in on Galle Test win
✍️ Times of India
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 07:40 AM
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India edged closer to a win in the Galle Test after Dhruv Jurel claimed a contentious catch, leaving Sri Lanka in doubt.
On the final day of the Test at Galle, India required 288 runs to clinch victory. A pivotal moment came when wicket‑keeper Dhruv Jurel took a catch that sparked debate, with Sri Lankan players questioning its legitimacy. The dismissal added pressure on the hosts, who were already struggling to chase the target.
Rishabh Pant contributed a brisk 66 runs, pushing India nearer to the finish line and marking his personal milestone of 100 sixes in Test cricket. His aggressive batting, combined with the disputed catch, shifted momentum firmly in India's favour.
As the match progressed, weather forecasts warned of rain that could intervene before the final overs, leaving the outcome still dependent on the remaining play and the umpire’s decision on the catch.
The Sri Lankan side, unsettled by the catch, awaited clarification while India prepared to seal the win, aware that any interruption could alter the final result.
Rishabh Pant contributed a brisk 66 runs, pushing India nearer to the finish line and marking his personal milestone of 100 sixes in Test cricket. His aggressive batting, combined with the disputed catch, shifted momentum firmly in India's favour.
As the match progressed, weather forecasts warned of rain that could intervene before the final overs, leaving the outcome still dependent on the remaining play and the umpire’s decision on the catch.
The Sri Lankan side, unsettled by the catch, awaited clarification while India prepared to seal the win, aware that any interruption could alter the final result.