Cheteshwar Pujara’s top three knocks in Test cricket

Indian star batter Cheteshwar Pujara made a name for himself in the longest format of cricket owing to his outstanding accomplishments. After making his debut in India in 2010, the 35-year-old batter has gone through a few highs and lows. On each occasion, he returned stronger, forcing the selectors to rethink their previous choices. Notably, the great top-order has not been included in the upcoming tour of the West Indies, and he will be looking to get back in the squad very soon. Here are the three finest performances by an Indian star batter.

3. 204 against Australia in Hyderabad

Cheteshwar Pujara, a veteran Indian batter, proved the contest’s outstanding player as the Indian side struck Australia by 135 runs in the Hyderabad Test during March 2013. The visitors barely mustered 237 for 9 in their first inning, including skipper Michael Clarke’s 91-run knock. The stylish right-handed batter produced a composed 204 from 341 deliveries as the Indians knocked the Australians out of the game, while seeking out and gathering 503 runs in the ensuing chase. The visitors side had nothing to say for the magnificence of the top-order batsman, who was in complete control of his batting and smashed 30 fours and a six in his innings.

2. 206 against England in Ahmedabad

In 2012, Veteran India batter Cheteshwar Pujara faced England in Ahmedabad and struck a brilliant 206 runs, his career-high score. Furthermore, it was the first game of a four-match Test series, and the explosive top-order batter produced an extensive inning. Meanwhile, Host attained 521 for 8 while batting first after winning the toss, owing in substantial part to the 35-year-old Cheteshwar Pujara’s magnificent unbeaten double century. Notably, India won the Test smoothly by nine wickets, irrespective of Alastair Cook’s 176-run knock in England’s second innings.

1. 202 against Australia in Ranchi

Another remarkable innings is Pujara’s 202-run epic performance in Ranchi in 2017 over a strong Australian side. Following giving up a lead in the first innings of the series during the third Test, the hosts were under pressure. However, the stylish right-handed batter demonstrated incredible determination and battled for nearly 11 hours to assist India in clinching a draw. The Gujarat-born cricketer had faced 525 balls, striking 21 boundaries and two sixes. India escaped defeat and prevailed to win the entire series, owing in a major way to the top-order batter’s heroics.