Complete list of centuries scored by Cheteshwar Pujara in Test cricket
One of India’s most resilient Test batters, Cheteshwar Pujara, has announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket, bringing to an end a career defined by grit and unwavering patience. The 37-year-old, who played 103 Tests for India, leaves behind a legacy of selfless service to the team and a reputation as a true red-ball purist in T20 era.
Cheteshwar Pujara: The marathon man of Indian cricket
Pujara’s career was a series of marathon knocks that often turned the tide of a match. A prime example of his dominance at home was his epic 206 not out against England in 2012 in Ahmedabad. This monumental innings showcased his ability to wear down a top-class bowling attack, cementing his place as the heir to Rahul Dravid’s Number 3 spot. Overseas, his most celebrated innings came in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2018-19. In the first Test in Adelaide, Pujara scored a brilliant 123 in a low-scoring match, anchoring the Indian innings after a top-order collapse. His gritty knock was the difference-maker, setting the tone for India’s historic first-ever Test series triumph in Australia. His defiant knocks were the backbone of India’s success at home and abroad. Pujara played numerous such innings in his career, each serving as a vital part of India’s dominant Test reign for over a decade.
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Here’s the list of centuries scored by Cheteshwar Pujara:
| No. | Score | Opponent | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 159 | New Zealand | Hyderabad | 2012 |
| 2 | 206* | England | Ahmedabad | 2012 |
| 3 | 135 | England | Mumbai | 2012 |
| 4 | 204 | Australia | Hyderabad | 2013 |
| 5 | 113 | West Indies | Mumbai | 2013 |
| 6 | 153 | South Africa | Johannesburg | 2013 |
| 7 | 145* | Sri Lanka | Colombo (SSC) | 2015 |
| 8 | 101* | New Zealand | Indore | 2016 |
| 9 | 124 | England | Rajkot | 2016 |
| 10 | 119 | England | Visakhapatnam | 2016 |
| 11 | 202 | Australia | Ranchi | 2017 |
| 12 | 153 | Sri Lanka | Galle | 2017 |
| 13 | 133 | Sri Lanka | Colombo (SSC) | 2017 |
| 14 | 143 | Sri Lanka | Nagpur | 2017 |
| 15 | 132* | England | Southampton | 2018 |
| 16 | 123 | Australia | Adelaide | 2018 |
| 17 | 106 | Australia | Melbourne | 2018 |
| 18 | 193 | Australia | Sydney | 2019 |
| 19 | 102* | Bangladesh | Chattogram | 2022 |
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