Pujara scored 203 runs and faced 334 balls in which he hit 24 fours. This senior India player was batting on 107 overnight, which helped his team take a good lead against him DurhamHe was all out for 223 in his first innings.
Another double century. @cheteshwar1 https://t.co/UDNsrDDkfX
— Sussex Cricket (@SussexCCC) 1651326679000
Pujara’s effort helped the Sussexes increase their dominance on the third day of the match, ending their innings on 538 with a massive 315-run lead.
With the Sussex applying a follow-on, Durham were trailing by 277 for 38 for no loss in their second essay.
An excellent partnership of 154 runs came to an end, but today both of them batted brilliantly. https://t.co/5ZPfX6bf7I
— Sussex Cricket (@SussexCCC) 1651325070000
India’s out-of-favour batsman, who has been in fine form, has been making the most of his county stint. He has scored two centuries and as many double centuries in his five innings so far.
Making his debut for Sussex, Pujara scored 6 runs and scored an unbeaten 201 to help his side draw the match against Derbyshire.
1⃣5⃣0⃣ @cheteshwar1 = Runs. https://t.co/7MB1TMbZGB
— Sussex Cricket (@SussexCCC) 1651318768000
34 runs defeat to Sussex WorcestershireHe scored 109 in the first innings and 12 in the second essay.
Pujara will continue to score big runs to earn a place in the Indian team when he travels to England for the postponed fifth Test later this year.
Rizwan x Pujara Pre-Match Preparation. https://t.co/g3vVwefsQf
— Sussex Cricket (@SussexCCC) 1651310150000
The veteran batsman was dropped from the Indian Test squad after the series loss in South Africa earlier this year.