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Dhruv Jurel: A promising wicketkeeper-batsman for India & RR

Dhruv Chand Jurel is an Indian right-handed wicketkeeper-batsman from Agra, known for playing for Uttar Pradesh (domestic), Rajasthan Royals (IPL), and Team India in Tests, with notable performances like a Test century and Player of the Match in his second Test, rising from a humble background with an army veteran father to become a rising star in Indian cricket,. 

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Full Name
Dhruv Chand Jurel
Place Of Birth
Agra, Uttar Pradesh
Born
21 January 2001
Height
5 ft 8 in (175 cm)
Eye Colour
Dark Brown
Batting Style
Right-Handed
Bowling Style
Right-Arm Medium
IPL Team
Rajasthan Royals
Country
India
Jersey No.
12
Role
Wicketkeeper-Batsman
Father
Nem Singh Jurel.
Hobbies
practicing cricket, watching movies, and shopping.
School
Dhruv Public school
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Stats

Match Format Date Runs BF 4s 6s SR
Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals · Match 40 T20 April 28, 2026 16 20 0 1 80.00
Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad · Match 36 T20 April 25, 2026 51 35 8 1 145.71
Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals · Match 32 T20 April 22, 2026 0 1 0 0 0.00
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals · Match 28 T20 April 19, 2026 5 7 0 0 71.43
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals · Match 21 T20 April 13, 2026 0 2 0 0 0.00
Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru · Match 16 T20 April 10, 2026 81 43 8 3 188.37

Matches

Punjab Kings Punjab Kings
Rajasthan Royals Rajasthan Royals
Rajasthan Royals Rajasthan Royals
Sunrisers Hyderabad Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Teams Dhruv Jurel Played For

Current Teams

  • India (International: Test and T20I formats)
  • Uttar Pradesh (Indian Domestic: First-class, List A, and T20)
  • Rajasthan Royals (Indian Premier League - IPL)
  • Central Zone (Indian Domestic Zonal: Duleep Trophy)
  • Rest of India 

Past Teams 

  • India Under-19 (Vice-captain for the 2020 U19 World Cup)
  • India A
  • India A Under-19
  • India Blue Under-19
  • Gaur Gorakhpur Lions

International Debuts & Recent Matches

 

International Debuts

  • Test: February 15, 2024, vs. England, Rajkot (India)
  • T20I: July 6, 2024, vs. Zimbabwe, Harare (India) 

Recent International Matches (2024-2025) 

  • vs. South Africa (Test Series, Nov 2025): Last played in Guwahati (Nov 22-26, 2025).
  • vs. West Indies (Test Series, Oct 2025): Scored his first Test century (125) in the first Test (Oct 1, 2025) and scored 44 in the second Test (Oct 9, 2025).
  • vs. England (T20I, Jan 28, 2025): Played in Rajkot.

IPL Debut & Team History

  • Debut Year: 2023
  • First Match: April 5, 2023, for RR vs. PBKS in Guwahati.
  • Team: Rajasthan Royals (RR).
  • Acquired: Signed in the 2022 Mega Auction for ₹20 Lakh, but played first match in 2023. 

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IPL Career Summary

  • Matches Played: 25 (as of end of 2024).
  • Runs: 347 (152 in 2023, 195 in 2024).
  • Batting Average: Around 22-24 (varies slightly by source).
  • Strike Rate: High, notably 172.72 in 2023 and 138.29 in 2024.
  • Key Performances: Impactful finishing, two half-centuries in 2024. 
  • Player Retention: Retained by RR ahead of IPL 2025 for ₹14 Cr, showing franchise faith. 

Records & Awards

  • Led India U19 to Asia Cup title in 2019.
  • Player of the Match in his second Test match (vs England, Ranchi 2024) for match-winning 49 & 30*.
  • Scored 249 in his sixth first-class match for UP.
  • Part of India's consecutive Test wins streak at the start of his career (7 wins). 

FAQs About Dhruv Jurel

What is the birthplace of Dhruv Jurel?

Agra, Uttar Pradesh

What is the role of Dhruv Jurel?

Wicketkeeper

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