IND vs WI Updates: Dhruv Jurel and Ravindra Jadeja slam fifties; India in full control

Ravindra Jadeja reached his fifty in style during the ongoing Test against West Indies, celebrating with his trademark sword gesture. The left hander carried forward the momentum he had shown in the England series and stitched a vital stand with Dhruv Jurel. The pair has now added a century partnership, giving India both runs and resilience in the middle order.

Jadeja Surpasses Dhoni in Sixes Chart

The moment of the session came when Jadeja lofted Jomel Warrican over long on for a towering six. That hit equalled MS Dhoni’s mark of 78 sixes in Test cricket for India. He soon went one step further with another strike in the same region, pushing himself ahead of Dhoni on the list. Only Rohit Sharma with 88, Rishabh Pant with 90 not out, and Virender Sehwag with 91 remain ahead of him in the tally. The milestone once again highlighted Jadeja’s growing impact as a dependable run getter in the lower middle order.

Jurel’s contribution has been steady. He has chosen his strokes carefully and allowed Jadeja to dictate the tempo. Their 100 run stand has proved frustrating for the visiting attack, which has not looked convincing in these conditions.

West Indies Struggle With Bowling Resources

West Indies’ approach has drawn criticism, particularly their decision not to opt for the second new ball. The older red ball has shown significant scuffing, almost turning pink, yet they have persisted with it. This choice has allowed Jadeja to target the spinners with freedom and made life more difficult for their already depleted pace unit.

The touring side’s problems increased when Jayden Seales, after sending down 15 overs for figures of 1 for 46, walked off the field injured. With Seales unavailable, Johanne Layne remains their only fully fit fast bowler. The visitors will be under pressure to manage resources carefully as India continue to build momentum.

As of now, India is at 326/4, where Dhruv Jurel is unbeaten at 68* and Ravindra Jadeja is unbeaten at 50*