{
  "id": 3176850,
  "title": "India take control of second Test after Jurel hundred",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/india-take-control-of-second-test-after-jurel-hundred",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T00:00:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Island Sri Lanka",
    "slug": "the-island-sri-lanka",
    "url": "http://island.lk/india-take-control-of-second-test-after-jurel-hundred/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "India solidified their lead in the second Test against Sri Lanka with Yashasvi Jurel scoring a century, pushing the total to a significant 503 for nine declared. The match, played under rain-reduced conditions on the second day at SSC, saw the visitors pile up a massive score. Jurel, who contributed 115 runs off 177 deliveries, batted with patience and came up with nine fours and two sixes, ultimately solidifying India's grip on the contest. Despite Sri Lanka's efforts, Prabath Jayasuriya was dismissed for just seven deliveries, and the situation worsened when Lahiru Udara was caught by a diving Yashasvi Jaiswal. The declaration ensued after Prasidh Krishna added a boundary to India's total, taking them past the 500-run mark. The eventful game also witnessed an altercation between Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando, resulting in a minor fine for the Indian opener, while the Match Referee opted against a suspension.",
  "summary": "by Rex Clementine India continued to dominate the two match Test series against Sri Lanka as they piled up a massive 503 for nine declared on a rain curtailed second day at SSC yesterday before claiming two quick wickets to leave the hosts reeling at eight for two. Sri Lanka lost Lahiru Udara to a […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}