Dhruv Jurel's second consecutive century (127*) and Harsh Dubey's 84 helped India A declare at 382/7, taking a 416-run lead. South Africa A, chasing 417, were 25/0 at stumps. Jurel's performance has raised his Test prospects

Bengaluru: Dhruv Jurel made a strong case for his continued presence in the senior Test eleven with his second hundred in as many innings against South Africa A, while fortifying India A’s position on the third day of the four-day match here on Saturday.

Jurel (127 not out) found the perfect partner in Harsh Dubey (84) during a sixth-wicket stand of 184 runs, guiding India A to 382 for seven declared in their second innings for an overall lead of 416.

At stumps, South Africa A were 25 for no loss, needing 392 more runs to overhaul the target of 417. Lesego Senokwan

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