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Dhruv Jurel made a compelling case for his continued inclusion in the senior Test eleven, scoring his second century in as many innings against South Africa A and strengthening India A’s position on the third day of the four-day match on Saturday.

Jurel (127 not out) found an excellent partner in Harsh Dubey (84), with their sixth-wicket partnership of 184 runs guiding India A to 382 for seven declared in their second innings, giving them an overall lead of 416 runs.

At the close of play, South Africa A were 25 for no loss, needing 392 more runs to reach the target of 417. Lesego Senokwane (9) and Jordan Hermann (15) were at the crease.

Jurel was India’s wicketkeeper-batter during the home Test series against the West Indies while Rishabh Pant was recovering fro

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