Dhruv Jurel turns superman with stunning catch in India vs West Indies Test - WATCH

Indian wicket-keeper Dhruv Jurel showed why he deserves a place in the team as he pulled off a stunning catch in the first Test against West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday, October 2. Jurel was brought into the playing XI to replace Rishabh Pant, who is out injured since the England tour.

Jurel turns a flying bird

In just the second over of the match, Jurel displayed incredible reflexes and athleticism and didn’t take long to make an impact. A ball from Mohammed Siraj went down the leg side to West Indies’ Tegnarine Chanderpaul, who edged it. Jurel dived to his left from the second slip region and held on to a sensational catch.

Later in the innings, Jurel continued his excellent work behind the stumps, taking another catch off Jasprit Bumrah to dismiss John Campbell. His performance showed maturity and confidence, making a strong case for him to stay in the red-ball squad even after Rishabh Pant returns.

Two opening bowlers vs the two opening batters.

Watch Siraj and Bumrah pick a wicket apiece in the 1st Test.

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Flying bird!!!
Dhruv Jurel 😯😯#INDvsWI pic.twitter.com/72p77Ytgey

— Robiee (@Robinroji1) October 2, 2025

West Indies won the toss and chose to bat in the first Test at Ahmedabad, but it quickly turned difficult for them. India’s new-ball pair, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, made an immediate impact. Siraj picked up three wickets, while Bumrah managed one in the opening session.

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Kuldeep Yadav also took a wicket in his first match back to Test cricket after a long time. West Indies are reeling at 90/5 in 23.2 overs. Windies skipper Roston Chase is still intact and will now have to rebuild with the lower order. Shai Hope was dismissed right before the lunch by Kuldeep.

India vs West Indies: Playing XIs

India: KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj

West Indies: Tagenarine Chanderpaul, John Campbell, Alick Athanaze, Brandon King, Shai Hope (wk), Roston Chase (c), Justin Greaves, Jomel Warrican, Khary Pierre, Johann Layne, Jayden Seales