94 & 53* vs England Lions (May 30-Jun 2)
Despite the first warm-up game at Canterbury ending in a draw, Jurel batted comfortably with both his knocks coming at strike-rates of 78.33 and 100, respectively. India ‘A’ soared to 557 in the first innings. England Lions responded with 587 in their effort. The game ended with India ‘A’ at 241-2.
52 & 28 vs England Lions (June 6-9)
In the second warm-up game at Northampton, Jurel was the second-highest scorer in the first innings for India ‘A’ after KL Rahul’s 116, which took them to 348. England made 327. Jurel contributed again as India declared at 417-7 in their second innings. The match ended in a draw.
19 & 34 vs England (Jul 31-Aug 4)
Jurel struggled in the first innings of the fifth Test as India managed just 224. However, his contribution at No. 8 in the second effort was vital as it took India to 396, setting a target of 374. England six runs short. Jurel also held on to three catches — Ben Duckett (43), centurion Joe Root (105) and Jamie Smith (two).
140 vs Aus ‘A’ (Sept 16-19)
India ‘A’ batted just once as the unofficial Test in Lucknow ended in a draw, but Jurel did well. Australia ‘A’ declared at 532-6. In reply, India declared at 531-7, thanks to a 228-run fifth-wicket stand between Jurel and Devdutt Padikkal (150). Jurel hit 13 fours and five sixes.
1 & 56 vs Aus ‘A’ (Sept 23-26)
In response to Australia’s 420 in the first stint of the second unofficial Test at Lucknow, India ‘A’ collapsed for 194. However, Jurel took three catches as Aus ‘A’ were all out for 185 in their second essay. Chasing 412, Jurel’s 66-ball blitz helped India ‘A’ win after tons by KL Rahul (176*) and Sai Sudharsan (100).
125 vs WI (Oct 2-4)
Jurel held onto four catches WI were all out for 162 in the first essay of the first Test at Ahmedabad. Jurel then top-scored for India with 15 fours and three sixes as they declared at 448-5. India won by an innings and 140 runs.
44 & 6* vs WI (Oct 10-14)
In the second Test at Delhi, Jurel struck five fours in his 79-ball knock in the first innings as India amassed 518-5 before declaring. WI scored 248 and 390, including a follow-on, to set a target of 121, which India reached with seven wickets to spare.
132* & 127* vs SA ‘A’ (Nov 6-9)
Jurel was the highest scorer in both innings as India ‘A’ posted 255 and 382-7d. SA though pulled off a miracle chase of 417 with five wickets to spare.