Controversy Hits India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test As Dhruv Jurel's Low Catch Splits Internet

Dhruv Jurel’s catch led to controversy throughout 1st Sri Lanka Take a look at© X (Twitter)

A low catch taken by Dhruv Jurel to dismiss Lahiru Udara led to an issue on Day 4 of the primary Take a look at match between India and Sri Lanka on Tuesday. The incident occurred within the twenty second over of Sri Lanka’s second innings when Udara tried to defend a supply from Manav Suthar however ended up getting an enormous exterior edge. Jurel, who was positioned at gully, accomplished a pointy low catch. Nevertheless, there was slight confusion over whether or not the ball went straight into his hand or it bounced first on the bottom. Replays confirmed that it was extraordinarily shut however the third umpire dominated in India’s favour. The choice left social media break up with some customers claiming that the ball truly bounced on the bottom earlier than the catch was accomplished.

Manav Suthar dismissed Lahiru Udara for 16, however the catch taken by Dhruv Jurel has sparked controversy!

Jurel took it near the bottom with one hand, and replays raised the BIG query — had been his fingers truly beneath the ball? … pic.twitter.com/0hhPlOWjxp

— Cricket Information (@CricketNews_63) August 18, 2026

Coming to the match, India moved nearer to victory as Sri Lanka slipped to 84/4 whereas chasing 372 at stumps on day 4 of the opening Take a look at on Tuesday.

Jurel takes a stunner – Suthar will get Lahiru Udara.

Jurel takes it centimeters off the turf.

Third umpire Raveendra Wimalasiri says he’s happy that the fingers are beneath the ball.#SLvIND #TeamIndia #Galle #SriLanka #WTC27 #LahiruUdara #DhruvJurel #ManavSuthar pic.twitter.com/v8fjQf6P3h

— lightningspeed (@lightningspeedk) August 18, 2026

Rising left-arm spinner Manav Suthar claimed 2/30 after taking 4/76 within the first innings to depart Sri Lanka needing one other 288 runs on the ultimate day.

Skipper Dhananjaya de Silva (31 batting) was on the crease with first innings centurion Sonal Dinusha (25 batting) at stumps.

India, after bowling out Sri Lanka for 284, had been dismissed for 193 in 48.5 overs of their second essay.

Rishabh Pant top-scored with 66 off 69 balls (8×4, 2×6), whereas Devdutt Padikkal adopted up his first innings 167 with one other essential knock of 44 (75b).

Pacer Asitha Fernando grabbed 4/31 for Sri Lanka, whereas leftarm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya claimed 3/43.

(With PTI inputs)