Controversy Hits India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test As Dhruv Jurel's Low Catch Splits Internet
A low catch taken by Dhruv Jurel to dismiss Lahiru Udara led to a controversy on Day 4 of the first Test match between India and Sri Lanka.
- A low catch taken by Dhruv Jurel to dismiss Lahiru Udara led to a controversy during India-Sri Lanka 1st Test
- Replays showed that it was extremely close but the third umpire ruled in India's favour
- The decision left social media split with some users claiming that the ball actually bounced on the ground
A low catch taken by Dhruv Jurel to dismiss Lahiru Udara led to a controversy on Day 4 of the first Test match between India and Sri Lanka on Tuesday. The incident happened in the 22nd over of Sri Lanka's second innings when Udara tried to defend a delivery from Manav Suthar but ended up getting a huge outside edge. Jurel, who was positioned at gully, completed a sharp low catch. However, there was slight confusion over whether the ball went straight into his hand or it bounced first on the ground. Replays showed that it was extremely close but the third umpire ruled in India's favour. The decision left social media split with some users claiming that the ball actually bounced on the ground before the catch was completed.
— Cricket News (@CricketNews_63) August 18, 2026
Manav Suthar dismissed Lahiru Udara for 16, but the catch taken by Dhruv Jurel has sparked controversy!
Jurel took it close to the ground with one hand, and replays raised the BIG question — were his fingers actually underneath the ball? … pic.twitter.com/0hhPlOWjxp
Coming to the match,  India moved closer to victory as Sri Lanka slipped to 84/4 while chasing 372 at stumps on day four of the opening Test on Tuesday.
Jurel takes a stunner - Suthar gets Lahiru Udara.
— lightningspeed (@lightningspeedk) August 18, 2026
Jurel takes it centimeters off the turf.
Third umpire Raveendra Wimalasiri says he is satisfied that the fingers are under the ball.#SLvIND #TeamIndia #Galle #SriLanka #WTC27 #LahiruUdara #DhruvJurel #ManavSuthar pic.twitter.com/v8fjQf6P3h
Rising left-arm spinner Manav Suthar claimed 2/30 after taking 4/76 in the first innings to leave Sri Lanka needing another 288 runs on the final day.
Skipper Dhananjaya de Silva (31 batting) was at the crease with first innings centurion Sonal Dinusha (25 batting) at stumps.
India, after bowling out Sri Lanka for 284, were dismissed for 193 in 48.5 overs in their second essay.
Rishabh Pant top-scored with 66 off 69 balls (8x4, 2x6), while Devdutt Padikkal followed up his first innings 167 with another crucial knock of 44 (75b).
Pacer Asitha Fernando grabbed 4/31 for Sri Lanka, while leftarm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya claimed 3/43.
(With PTI inputs)
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