Top 5 innings of Cheteshwar Pujara in Test Cricket

Cheteshwar Pujara announced his retirement from all formats of the game on August 24, Sunday. Read the article to know more about the player.

India's one of the best batters in Test cricket, Cheteshwar Pujara, has bid farewell to the game on August 24, 2025 on Sunday. He took to his social media account to announce his retirement from all formats of the game. In an emotional post, Pujara mentioned that the journey was filled with great moments that always remain etched to his heart. After Rahul Dravid, Pujara was the 'Wall of Indian Cricket' in Tests. Playing against some of the best bowlers, he never let them trouble him with mind games.

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"Wearing the Indian jersey, singing the anthem, and trying my best each time I stepped on the field - it’s impossible to put into words what it truly meant. But as they say, all good things must come to an end, and with immense gratitude I have decided to retire from all forms of Indian cricket. Thank you for all the love and support," he wrote on X.

In this article, we will shed light on the top five best innings of Cheteshwar Pujara in Test cricket and how those moments have been quite remarkable throughout his journey. Besing the middle order batter, the responsibilities on him were immense, especially in overseas conditions.

Top 5 innings of Cheteshwar Pujara in Test cricket:

1. 206* vs England, 2012 (Ahmedabad)

In the 1st Test match against England, Cheteshwar Pujara scored a double century, forming a 90-run partnership with Virender Sehwag and several others as he remained unbeaten in the first innings. He scored 206 off 389 runs, hitting 21 boundaries.

He was calm and composed throughout the innings, making sure to take the team home. Pujara went on to score an unbeaten 41 runs in the second innings, helping India win the match by nine wickets. It was an unforgettable match for every cricket fan.

2. 204 vs Australia, 2013 (Hyderabad)

When Australia came to tour India in 2013, Pujara hit another double century in his career, and helped India get a huge victory in the second Test match. The Men in Blue won the an inning 153 runs in Hyderabad. Australia scored 239 runs in the first innings, while the home team slammed 503 runs, thanks to Pujara and Murali Vijay, who also scored a century.

Glenn Maxwell was the leading wicket-taker in the innings with four wickets. He was the major threat to the Indian batters. However, when Australia came to bat, they were bowled out for 131 runs. Ravichandran Ashwin claimed a fifer, finishing the batting line-up of the mighty Australians.

3. 202 vs Australia, 2017 (Ranchi)

Pujara's third double century in Tests came against Australia in 2017 in Ranchi. Even though the 3rd Test was drawn, the batter played an incredible innings of 202 runs in 525 balls, including 21 boundaries. Pujara and Wriddhiman Saha helped India draw the match by staying on the field in the first innings.

Moreover, even Australian captain Steve Smith and Glenn Maxwell slammed two centuries in the match. It was a good game by the batters but the bowlers had to face a hard time on the field.

4. 193 vs Australia, 2019 (Sydney)

The right-hand batter has always been stunning against Australia even in their own home ground. Back in 2019, Pujara scored an incredible 193 runs, helping India draw the match once again. His temperament during the batting is outstanding and that's what inspires the young cricketers to follow their passion as well.

In that match, even Rishabh Pant scored a century. He scored an unbeaten 159 off 189 runs, including 15 boundaries and one six. The match ended up in a draw.

5. 159 vs New Zealand, 2012 (Hyderabad)

Thanks to Pujara's century, India were able to put up 438 runs on the board in the first innings. The bowlers were outstanding as well since they bowled out New Zealand on 159 runs. Credit goes to Ashwin for claiming 12 wickets in the match.

The New Zealand batters were absolutely confused about facing his deliveries. They couldnt avoid the follow on and had to bat again. This time, Pragyan Ojha, along with Ashwin, bowled out the Kiwis on 164 runs.

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