Galle, June 26 -- India A tightened their grip on the opening unofficial Test against Sri Lanka A after declaring on a commanding 452 for 6 before reducing the hosts to 113 for 2 at stumps on Day 2 in Galle.

After resuming the morning in a strong position, India A were powered by an unbeaten 141 from wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel, whose composed innings ensured the visitors crossed the 450-run mark before opting to declare.

Sri Lanka A, in reply, slipped to 38 for 2 before Nuwanidu Fernando's resilient half-century steadied the innings with an unbroken third-wicket stand.

Jurel, who had ended the opening day unbeaten on 68, converted his overnight score into a fine century, striking 13 boundaries and a six in his 141 not out. He lost...